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Escada Velvet

1980s Escada Couture Velvet Heart Beaded Dress
By Escada
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Escada Couture black velvet strapless short cocktail dress. It has a magenta satin strip
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1980s German Cocktail Dresses

Escada 'Couture' Black Velvet with Detailed Embellished Sleeves Blazer
By Escada
Located in New York, NY
Escada 'Couture' black cotton velvet blazer is detailed with multi colors of micro seed
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1990s German Dinner Jackets

1980s Escada Gold and Velvet Dress
By Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Miami, FL
Mob Wife dress if there ever was one! 1980s Escada evening dress which is full glam. The top half
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1980s German Evening Dresses

Escada by Margaretha Ley 1980's Multi Printed Velvet Jacket - Size 38
By Escada
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Escada by Margaretha Ley West German Multi Printed Velvet Jacket - 38 - 1980's. This jacket is a
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1980s German Coats and Outerwear

NEW 1980 ESCADA statement velvet embroidered jacket
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Margaretha Ley Escada
Located in Genève, CH
Never worn (with tag and original price 1460 CHF) rare Escada by Margaretha Ley statement velvet
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1980s German Jackets

"Clock" printed and padded velvet jacket with zip Escada Circa 1980's
By Escada
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
"Clock" printed and padded velvet jacket with zip and gold metal button on the pockets. Top
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1980s German Jackets

Wool Tartan pleated skirt with black velvet waist Escada by Margaretha Ley
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Escada
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wool Tartan pleated skirt with black velvet waist and button closure on the left side ( there is a
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1980s German Pleated Skirts

Officer style long jacket with velvet collar Escada Margaretha Ley
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Margaretha Ley Escada
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Officer style long jacket with velvet collar. Main fabric composition: wool. Velvet: cotton. Lining
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1980s Swiss Jackets

Padded velvet jacket with animal print ESCADA by Margaretha Ley
By Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Padded velvet jacket with animal print. Shell fabric composition: 90% cotton, 10% rayon. Rayon
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1990s German Jackets

1980s Escada Scrollwork and Coin Printed Cotton Velvet Bomber Jacket
By Escada, Margaretha Ley
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Margaretha Ley for Escada cotton velvet bomber jacket: black velveteen ground, printed with
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1980s German Jackets

Escada Black Crushed Velvet Jacket Blazer with Passementerie Border, 1980s
By Margaretha Ley, Escada
Located in Munich, DE
Luxe Escada by Margaretha Ley jacket or blazer in plush black crushed silk blend velvet with
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1980s German Blazers

Escada Fully-Lined Black Crushed Velvet with Silk Satin Waistband Pencil Skirt
By Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in New York, NY
Escada by Margaretha Ley elegant fully lined jet-black fully lined crushed velvet pencil skirt
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1970s German Pencil Skirts

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Escada Velvet Ball Gown with Matching Bolero
By Escada
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two-piece evening ensemble from Escada. Strapless gown has gold brocade center panel with
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Late 20th Century Evening Gowns

Escada Black Velvet Strapless "Obi" Gown
By Escada
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black strapless velvet gown with red silk embroidered and beaded "obi strip" around the waist in
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1990s German Evening Gowns

Amazingly Beautiful Escada Voided Silk Velvet Gown
By Escada
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an amazingly beautiful Escada maroon and silver voided silk velvet gown on silk chiffon
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Late 20th Century German Evening Gowns

1990s ESCADA Black and Pink Velvet Bolero Jacket
By Escada
Located in Milan, Italy
1990s Escada bolero jacket in a black velvet and pink satin fabric, silk lining with logo, button
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1990s German Bolero Jackets

Vintage Escada Couture long evening dress with velvet
By Escada
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 90s dress by Escada Couture in silk. Euro size 38. 36 inch bust, 29 inch waist, 35 inch
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1990s German Evening Dresses and Gowns

Escada Royal Blue and Black Velvet Trim Two Piece Skirt Suit
By Escada
Located in Henrico, VA
This Escada two piece skirt is a wool and velvet blend. There are velvet panels creating a slimming
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21st Century and Contemporary German Skirt Suits

Escada Black Velvet Jacket with Embellishments
By Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in San Francisco, CA
This fabulous Escada black velvet jacket is embellished on the pockets with four beaded and
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20th Century German Jackets

Escada Couture Vintage Cropped Black White Velvet & Satin Striped Evening Jacket
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Escada
Located in Portland, OR
This is a great little vintage evening jacket by Escada Couture. It is black velvet with satin
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1980s German Cropped Jackets

Escada Vintage Black Velvet Zip Front Jacket With Colorful Medals Print
By Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Portland, OR
This is a really fun vintage 1980's Escada by Margaretha Ley black velvet zip front jacket with a
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1980s German Jackets

Vintage Green Velvet Escada Jacket
By Escada
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage green velvet jacket by Escada. The jacket is in a wonderful green with
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1980s German Jackets

Escada Couture Black Silk and Velvet Gown
By Escada
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Escada Couture Black Silk and Velvet Gown, size 38.
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Escada Brown Velvet Top Stitch Detail Blazer M
By Escada
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Escada blazer is sure to create a distinct look. Constructed in brown cotton blended velvet fabric, this
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2010s Italian Blazers

ESCADA Size 4 Green Cotton Blend Velvet Double Breasted Jacket
By Escada
Located in San Francisco, CA
ESCADA jacket comes in a green cotton velvet with a full liner featuring a shawl collar, leather
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21st Century and Contemporary Jackets

Escada Blue Stretch Wool Gabardine Velvet Trim High Waist Trousers M
By Escada
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A smart pair of trousers for women who love an understated style, these Escada trousers are perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary Pants

Escada Black Velvet Dobby Sheer Crepe Button Front Blouse M
By Escada
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Escada creation is the perfect blend of elegance and class presented in black. Designed from
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2010s Italian Blouses

Black velvet and wool cocktail dress Escada Couture Circa 1980's
By Escada
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet and wool cocktail dress.Shoulder pads. Zip on the cuffs. Bow on the top middle front
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1980s German Cocktail Dresses

1980s Escada Black Velvet Over Shouldered Cropped Bomber Jacket
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Escada
Located in London, GB
Amazing Escada piece straight from the 80s, bomber cropped padded jacket, black soft velvet
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1980s German Cropped Jackets

ESCADA MARGARETHA LEY black velvet gold sequins pink jewel bustier dress XL
By Escada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ESCADA MARGARETHA LEY black velvet gold sequins pink jewel bustier dress XL ESCADA BY MARGARETHA
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

ESCADA MARGARETHA LEY 1980's embroidered velvet pleated box ruffle hem dress M
By Escada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ESCADA MARGARETHA LEY 1980's embroidered velvet pleated box ruffle hem dress M ESCADA BY MARGARETHA
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

ESCADA MARGARETHA LEY 1980's black velvet gold sequins beaded bolero jacket S
By Escada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ESCADA MARGARETHA LEY 1980's black velvet gold sequins beaded bolero jacket S ESCADA BY MARGARETHA
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21st Century and Contemporary Jackets

1990s Escada clock printed velvet bomber jacket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Escada clock printed velvet bomber jacket from the early 1990s...Soft cotton velvet in black with
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Late 20th Century German Cropped Jackets

80s Escada Black Velvet Belt
By Escada
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Escada Black Velvet Belt Size 36
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1980s German Belts

Escada Couture Black Velvet Bolero trimmed with feathers
By Escada
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This unique piece of Escada Couture bolero is made of velvet and trimmed with hard feathers. Its in
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20th Century German Bolero Jackets

Escada Black Velvet Evening Extra Long Tassel Diamante Bag
By Escada
Located in Nice, FR
ESCADA black velvet trapezoidal evening bag with diamante detail to handle and extra long tassel to
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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Escada Cherry Red Wool Black Velvet Trim Coat c 1990
By Escada
Located in University City, MO
Escada Cherry red wool black velvet trim coat c 1990 The classic military style coat is designed
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Late 20th Century German Coats

ESCADA Size 6 Yellow Velvet Sequin Patch TRAIL BLAZERS Bomber Jacket
By Escada
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage ESCADA bomber jacket comes in yellow velvet with a black baseball collar and waistband
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19th Century Unknown Jackets

Escada Red and Black Plaid Print Wool & Velvet Three-Piece Ensemble
By Escada
Located in New York, NY
Escada by Margaretha Ley wonderfully detailed red and black plaid three piece ensemble
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1980s German Trouser Pant Suits

1980's Escada Black Velvet Gold Jacket and Dress Set
By Escada, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare Escada by Margaretha Ley gold/velvet/black/pink/rhinestones ladies evening/party jacket and
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20th Century German Shift Cocktail Dresses

Escada Couture vintage cream ivory velvet silk wedding slip style gown dress 38
By Escada
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Escada Couture vintage gown in beautiful cream silk and velvet. The upper
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Escada Quilted Velvet Bomber with Clock Embellishment Size 40
By Escada, Margaretha Ley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing Escada bomber jacket is available for viewing at our Beverly Hills Boutique. The
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1980s German Sport Jackets

Escada Vintage Silk, Velvet + Metallic Sequin Skirt with Bow Detail
By Margaretha Ley
Located in Sparks, NV
Sparkly vintage Escada skirt encrusted with metallic red, blue and green sequins. Black velvet
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1980s German Skirts

Fantastic Vintage Escada Avant Garde 1980s Embroidered Velvet 80s Bomber Jacket
By Margaretha Ley
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish vintage LAUREL for ESCADA 1980s Avant Garde velvet cotton bomber jacket! Features panels of
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1980s German Jackets

Exceptional Vintage Escada by Margaretha Ley Tribal Print Velvet Opera Coat
By Margaretha Ley
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage ESCADA, by MARGARETHA LEY, tribal print velvet opera jacket / evening coat
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1980s German Opera Coats

Escada Velvet Cocktail Dress with Ruffled Neckline and Hem
By Escada
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Escada cocktail dress is made of jet black velvet adorned with irregular circular patches of silver
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20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses

90s Escada Black Velvet Bomber Jacket with Rainbow Colored Applique.
By Escada
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The most fun! 90s era black velvet bomber style jacket by Escada. Moon and star theme. Quilted
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1990s Canadian Jackets

Escada Couture Vintage Black Burnout Velvet Evening Tunic Blouse Top
By Escada
Located in Portland, OR
This is an elegant Escada Couture black silk tunic top with sparkly velvet burnout floral pattern
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Late 20th Century German Tunics

1980s Vintage Escada Black & Cream Plaid Coat With Black Velvet Lapels
By Escada
Located in Portland, OR
This is an outstanding vintage coat from Escada designed by Margaretha Ley in the 1980's. The coat
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1980s German Coats and Outerwear

Escada Margaretha Ley Bright Pink Wool Short Blazer Jacket Black Velvet Trim
By Escada
Located in Portland, OR
This is a great vintage cropped blazer designed by Margaretha Ley for Escada in the 1980's. This
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1980s German Double-Breasted Jackets

Escada Couture Vintage Black Silk Dress With Velvet Trim & Sequins in Size 38
By Escada
Located in Portland, OR
This is a great vintage little black dress from Escada couture. The dress is silk with velvet trim
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1990s German Cocktail Dresses

Escada Couture Dress Vintage Blue & Black Velvet and Silk Taffeta Evening Gown
By Escada, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Portland, OR
This is a such a lovely vintage Escada Couture velvet and silk taffeta evening gown. This gorgeous
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1980s German Evening Gowns

Escada Black Velvet Jacket Artistically Embroidered With Faux Pearl Beads
By Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Escada vintage black velvet jacket decorated with faux pearl like beads on the neckline, down the
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Late 20th Century German Jackets

Escada by Margaretha Ley Black Velvet Fuchsia and Gold Evening Jacket, 1980s
Located in Westlake Village, CA
Magnificent 1980’s vintage Escada by Margaretha Ley fitted emboidered velvet evening jacket
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1980s German Dinner Jackets

Escada Velvet + Silk Bomber Jacket With Clocks
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Super sweet vintage 1980s Escada bomber jacket. Black velvet body with graphic black/white/gold
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1980s Coats and Outerwear

Escada Black Velvet Tassel Trimmed Blazer Size 36
By Escada
Located in Chicago, IL
Specifics & Details: Black crushed velvet construction. Fitted blazer. Long sleeves with button closures
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Late 20th Century German Blazers

Vintage Escada Shoes Black Velvet Lace Up Pointed Toe 7.5
By Escada
Located in Portland, OR
I love these vintage black velvet shoes from Escada! These jazz style shoes have a pointed toe, 2
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1980s Italian Low Heels

Escada Couture Vintage Skirt Suit Wool Crepe Velvet Silk 38 Germany
By Escada
Located in Portland, OR
This is a really nice vintage Escada couture 2 piece skirt and jacket suit from the 1990s. The
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Late 20th Century German Skirt Suits

Escada Couture Vintage Gold Devore Velvet Spiral Pattern Dress w Matching Shawl
By Escada
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Escada Couture Vintage Gold Devore Velvet Spiral Pattern Dress w Matching Shawl. This is so pretty
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1980s German Evening Dresses

Escada Couture Vintage Blue Crushed Velvet Dress Evening Gown W Beads & Sequins
By Escada
Located in Portland, OR
This beautiful blue vintage Escada Couture evening gown has a beaded bodice with beads and sequins
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1990s German Evening Dresses

Escada Couture Black Velvet Evening Coat W/ Quilted Silk Ivory Lining
By Escada, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Portland, OR
This is a beautiful Escada couture vintage evening coat in black velvet. We always search for good
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1980s German Coats and Outerwear

Escada Vintage Black Velvet 80s & Red Trim Party Evening Dress, 1980s
By Escada, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A fabulous vintage womens Escada dress from the 80s in a black velvet with a full skirt and a wide
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1980s Escada Vintage Blue & Black Velvet Satin 2 pc Evening Dress w Sheer Blouse
By Margaretha Ley Escada, Escada
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage Escada 1980's evening ensemble is so stunning! This beautiful 2 piece evening dress
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1980s German Evening Dresses

Escada by Margaretha Ley Black Embellished Velvet Jacket, Circa 1980's
By Escada, Margaretha Ley
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Escada by Margaretha Ley, Circa 1980's, black velvet jacket with polychrome prong set stones and
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1980s German Dinner Jackets

Deadstock Vintage 80s Escada Black Velvet Strapless Beaded Dress & Jacket W Tags
By Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Portland, OR
This is a fun and festive vintage black velvet strapless dress ensemble made in the 1980's by
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Escada Margaretha Ley Vintage Flocked Velvet Silk Blue Blouse Velvet Bow 38
By Margaretha Ley
Located in Portland, OR
This is a beautiful 100% silk vintage Escada blouse designed by Margaretha Ley in the 1980's. The
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1980s German Blouses

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Escada Velvet For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary piece of escada velvet you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Red, Brown and more. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of escada velvet from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Escada, Escada Margaretha Ley and Margaretha Ley are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Escada Velvet?

On average, a piece of escada velvet on 1stDibs sells for $495, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $1,685 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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