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Narcisco Rodriguez Black + Nude French Lace Dress w/ Leather Accents
Narcisco Rodriguez Black + Nude French Lace Dress w/ Leather Accents

Narcisco Rodriguez Black + Nude French Lace Dress w/ Leather Accents

By Narciso Rodriguez, Narcisco Rodriguez

Located in San Diego, CA

What a stunning Narcisco Rodriguez black and nude lace long sleeve dress! Black silk over nude silk. Leather trimmed at the sleeve cuffs, waist, and collar. This beauty also features...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful Vintage 1980s Isabelle Allard Black & Nude French Lace Pouf Dress
Beautiful Vintage 1980s Isabelle Allard Black & Nude French Lace Pouf Dress

Beautiful Vintage 1980s Isabelle Allard Black & Nude French Lace Pouf Dress

By Isabelle Allard

Located in San Diego, CA

Absolutely beautiful vintage Isabelle Allard COUTURE Avant Garde black and nude French Lace dress! Black silk lace overlay, with nude silk underlay.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Black Silk & Lace Mini Dress Cocktail Dress
Chanel Black Silk & Lace Mini Dress Cocktail Dress

Chanel Black Silk & Lace Mini Dress Cocktail Dress

By Chanel

Located in Studio City, CA

1980's Chanel black short-sleeved mini dress comprised of a medium weight silk fitted upper bodice, a horizontally ruched lace mid-section, a fitted waist made of gathered lace and a...

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1980s French Mini Dress

Bustier dress in taffeta and lace
Bustier dress in taffeta and lace

Bustier dress in taffeta and lace

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

ANONYMOUS - Short bustier dress in black silk taffeta and lace. No signature. It has been made after a Christian Lacroix pattern. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR. C...

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1980s French Mini Dress

Pierre Balmain New Lace Up Bandage Dress
Pierre Balmain New Lace Up Bandage Dress

Pierre Balmain New Lace Up Bandage Dress

By Balmain, Pierre Balmain

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black bandage dress from Pierre Balmain. It is fitted and has a plunging front neckline with adjustable lacing through to the waist.

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2010s French Mini Dress

Hervé Léger Black Lace Bandage Dress – EU 38
Hervé Léger Black Lace Bandage Dress – EU 38

Hervé Léger Black Lace Bandage Dress – EU 38

By Herve Léger

Located in Amman, JO

Hervé Léger Black Lace Bandage Dress – Long Sleeve Mini Command the room in this show-stopping Hervé Léger black lace mini dress — a sultry yet sophisticated take on the brand’s ico...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mini Dress

Black French Lace Drop Waist Dress
Black French Lace Drop Waist Dress

Black French Lace Drop Waist Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This dress is composed of a black French lace and features a drop waist design.

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20th Century Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Black & Gold Floral Lace French Lame Dress
1930s Black & Gold Floral Lace French Lame Dress

1930s Black & Gold Floral Lace French Lame Dress

Located in London, GB

This late 1920s or early 1930s slip dress exudes glamour. The woven black and gold lace lame is known as cobweb lame and is highly prized from this period.

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1920s French Evening Dresses

Christian Lacroix Vintage Black Lace Maxi Dress, 1990s
Christian Lacroix Vintage Black Lace Maxi Dress, 1990s

Christian Lacroix Vintage Black Lace Maxi Dress, 1990s

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage 1990s black lace maxi dress. This dress features : - A black lace sleeveless dress with removable black petticoat dress. - Maxi length. - Side slit. - Back...

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20th Century French Maxi Dress

Hermes 1970s Dress with Lace up Back
Hermes 1970s Dress with Lace up Back

Hermes 1970s Dress with Lace up Back

By Hermès

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black polished cotton dress from Hermes. It is sleeveless with a crew neckline, button front closure to the waist, hip pockets, and a cut out back with adjustable lacing ...

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1970s French Day Dresses

Ralph Lauren Archival 1990’s gold thread lace maxi dress
Ralph Lauren Archival 1990’s gold thread lace maxi dress

Ralph Lauren Archival 1990’s gold thread lace maxi dress

By Ralph Lauren

Located in PARIS, FR

Spectacular Ralph Lauren vintage 1990´s gold thread lace maxi dress. Size US 8. Excellent condition.

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1990s French Maxi Dress

A black Lace & white French Couture Cocktail Dress Circa 1990
A black Lace & white French Couture Cocktail Dress Circa 1990

A black Lace & white French Couture Cocktail Dress Circa 1990

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1980/1990 France Black and white cocktail dress with bustier, unidentified Haute Couture from the 80s / 90s.

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1980s French Babydoll Day Dresses

Christian Dior Vintage Women's Silk Lace Dress, Powder Pink, Size M
Christian Dior Vintage Women's Silk Lace Dress, Powder Pink, Size M

Christian Dior Vintage Women's Silk Lace Dress, Powder Pink, Size M

By Christian Dior

Located in CACHAN, FR

Christian Dior vintage dress in silk and powder pink lace. The dress features a V-neckline with lace details, a drape on the front and a textured pencil skirt. Button closure on the ...

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2010s French Mini Dress

Pierre Balmain New Geometric Print Lace up Dress
Pierre Balmain New Geometric Print Lace up Dress

Pierre Balmain New Geometric Print Lace up Dress

By Pierre Balmain, Balmain

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous geometric ikat print stretch dress from Pierre Balmain in red, blue, yellow, black and white.

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2010s French Day Dresses

Guy Laroche Silk Lace up Back Dress 1990s
Guy Laroche Silk Lace up Back Dress 1990s

Guy Laroche Silk Lace up Back Dress 1990s

By Guy Laroche

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk dress by Guy Laroche. It it is semi fitted with long sleeves with zippers at the wrists, light shoulder padding and front hip pockets incorporated into the pr...

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1990s French Day Dresses

1990 Christian Lacroix Lace Dress
1990 Christian Lacroix Lace Dress

1990 Christian Lacroix Lace Dress

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

1990 Christian Lacroix Lace Dress

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Austin, TX

CHRISTIAN LACROIX lace floral dress  Condition: Excellent 29.5" bust, 26" waist, 29" hips, 42" length size US 4 / FR 36 / S

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s NINA RICCI black fan patterned lace silk cocktail dress
1980s NINA RICCI black fan patterned lace silk cocktail dress

1980s NINA RICCI black fan patterned lace silk cocktail dress

By Nina Ricci

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

V 1980s Elegant Black fan patterned lace dress from Nina Ricci, Haute Boutique. Strapless,with a petal like bodice, this dress has a gorgeous burgundy silk sash that ties in the huge...

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1980s French Day Dresses

1920 Blackshire Exquisite French Beaded & Ruffled Lace Dress w/ Matching Jacket
1920 Blackshire Exquisite French Beaded & Ruffled Lace Dress w/ Matching Jacket

1920 Blackshire Exquisite French Beaded & Ruffled Lace Dress w/ Matching Jacket

Located in Gresham, OR

An exquisite 1920s Blackshire black silk lace dress with tiers of ruffle detailing in skirt and a matching jacket. Neckline and low scoop back are embellished with faux pearls and be...

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1920s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lace sheath dress 1950s-1960s
Lace sheath dress 1950s-1960s

Lace sheath dress 1950s-1960s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNKNOWN - (Made in France) Black silk and lace dress. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 36FR.

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Paco Rabanne lace dress 1990s
Paco Rabanne lace dress 1990s

Paco Rabanne lace dress 1990s

By Paco Rabanne

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

PACO RABANNE - (Made in France) Silvery silk veil dress embroidered with white and metallic fishnet with a frothy effect. Piece from the 1990s. Composition and size labels missing, i...

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1990s French Court Gowns

A cream Evening dress in Caudry lace - France Circa 1935-1942
A cream Evening dress in Caudry lace - France Circa 1935-1942

A cream Evening dress in Caudry lace - France Circa 1935-1942

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1935-1942 France or Europe Long evening dress in cream salmon Caudry lace dating from the late 1930s or early 1940s.

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1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

2017 Saint Laurent Embellished Yolk Black Lace Dress
2017 Saint Laurent Embellished Yolk Black Lace Dress

2017 Saint Laurent Embellished Yolk Black Lace Dress

By Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

This romantic black lace dress was designed by Saint Laurent in 2017. During this era, Saint Laurent - under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello - cemented its bold aestheti...

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2010s French Evening Dresses

UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana 2006 Black Corset French Lace Evening Cocktail Dress 44
UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana 2006 Black Corset French Lace Evening Cocktail Dress 44

UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana 2006 Black Corset French Lace Evening Cocktail Dress 44

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Switzerland, CH

A DOLCE & GABBANA timeless classic signature piece that will last you for years Main line DOLCE & GABBANA Made out of the finest black French lace With a cors...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

Long dress in lace and sequins
Long dress in lace and sequins

Long dress in lace and sequins

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

ANONYMOUS - Evening dress composed of lace and sequins. Seamstress work cased on a model by Yves Saint Laurent. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR. Condition: Very goo...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

2016 Chloe Documented White Lace Wedding Dress
2016 Chloe Documented White Lace Wedding Dress

2016 Chloe Documented White Lace Wedding Dress

By Chloé

Located in London, GB

As such, there are no flaws to the fabric and no marks. The dress is labelled a French size 34, UK 6 or US 2, and is 100% Polyamide with trim of 100% Silk.

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2010s French Wedding Dresses

UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana 2006 Black Corset French Lace Evening Cocktail Dress 42
UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana 2006 Black Corset French Lace Evening Cocktail Dress 42

UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana 2006 Black Corset French Lace Evening Cocktail Dress 42

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Switzerland, CH

A DOLCE & GABBANA timeless classic signature piece that will last you for years Main line DOLCE & GABBANA Made out of the finest black handmade crochet-knit Fren...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Black lace evening dress with white piping CHANEL
Black lace evening dress with white piping CHANEL

Black lace evening dress with white piping CHANEL

By Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black lace evening dress with white piping and white cotton lining. Lace composition: 52% cotton, 32% rayon, 16% nylon. Invisible zip on he middle back + hook&eye on the top middle ...

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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Torrente Ruffled Lace Mini Dress Suit
Torrente Ruffled Lace Mini Dress Suit

Torrente Ruffled Lace Mini Dress Suit

By TORRENTE

Located in Geneva, CH

This 80’s Torrente two-piece ensemble is the perfect balance between being playful and sophisticated. Constructed in refined cherry-red “Calais” lace, this mini dress features a slim...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous black silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. The body of the dress is made of fine black stretch silk with functional adjustable lacing at the center front and b...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Karl Lagerfeld Silk Dress with Lace Cut outs
Karl Lagerfeld Silk Dress with Lace Cut outs

Karl Lagerfeld Silk Dress with Lace Cut outs

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Water Mill, NY

A stunning fine silk wool blend black dress by Karl Lagerfeld. A lace panel inset surrounds the waist, hem, upper back and sleeves from above the elbow to wrist. It has a bateau nec...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pierre Cardin Black Velvet & Lace Ruffle Dress 1980s
Pierre Cardin Black Velvet & Lace Ruffle Dress 1980s

Pierre Cardin Black Velvet & Lace Ruffle Dress 1980s

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer this vintage Pierre Cardin black velvet cocktail dress that features a large lace and horsehair ruffle, slim body, long sleeves, center back ...

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gold evening slip dress with lace edge LOLITA LEMPICKA
Gold evening slip dress with lace edge LOLITA LEMPICKA

Gold evening slip dress with lace edge LOLITA LEMPICKA

By Lolita Lempicka

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Gold silk (74%) and polyester ( 26%) evening slip dress with lace edge. SIZE 42 (Fr) L

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Art  Deco Gold Lace and Beaded Flapper Dress
Art  Deco Gold Lace and Beaded Flapper Dress

Art Deco Gold Lace and Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in New York, NY

Flapper dress of floral pattern gold lame lace, beaded and embroidered with fuschia and black gold glass beads in a modified art deco swirl design.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage F/W 2002 Rare Runway Black Lace Dress
Vintage F/W 2002 Rare Runway Black Lace Dress

Vintage F/W 2002 Rare Runway Black Lace Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Fall Winter 2002 rare black guipure lace dress. As seen on the runway, look 33. Features guipure lace body, long sleeves with pleated cuffs, op...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler Black Dress FW 1992 Lace Cutouts Cocktail
Thierry Mugler Black Dress FW 1992 Lace Cutouts Cocktail

Thierry Mugler Black Dress FW 1992 Lace Cutouts Cocktail

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

it’s the perfect cocktail dress: timelessly chic, with that special extra - a quiet thrill, a flash of lace, a promise of confidence and allure.

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano for Christian Dior Lace up Silk Dress
John Galliano for Christian Dior Lace up Silk Dress

John Galliano for Christian Dior Lace up Silk Dress

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black fine silk dress with stretch from Christian Dior. It has a scoop neck front and back with intricate lacing starting at one shoulder crossing the front and back wrap...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vicky Tiel Couture Silk and Lace Full Skirt Dress
Vicky Tiel Couture Silk and Lace Full Skirt Dress

Vicky Tiel Couture Silk and Lace Full Skirt Dress

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous black silk and lace full skirted dress by Vicky Tiel. It has a fitted silk bodice with a sweetheart neckline and notched elbow length sleeves.

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

French Brocade and Lace Long Sleeve Slim Dress in chic Black and Gold
French Brocade and Lace Long Sleeve Slim Dress in chic Black and Gold

French Brocade and Lace Long Sleeve Slim Dress in chic Black and Gold

By Barbara Tfank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chic shimmery Gold and black vintage French brocade complemented with black and gold lace.The perfect dress that goes from cocktails to black tie and makes for a striking impression.

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1960s American Evening Dresses

Jean Louis Sherrer Lacquered Lace Cocktail Dress
Jean Louis Sherrer Lacquered Lace Cocktail Dress

Jean Louis Sherrer Lacquered Lace Cocktail Dress

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in New York, NY

Lovely J.L Scherrer cocktail dress in black lacquered lace over black velvet boned bustier dress. Larged ruffled lace collar and cuffs. Covered lace buttons down the back provide ent...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Louis Vuitton by Nicolas Ghesquière Evening Slip Dress Dress with Lace, fw 2017
Louis Vuitton by Nicolas Ghesquière Evening Slip Dress Dress with Lace, fw 2017

Louis Vuitton by Nicolas Ghesquière Evening Slip Dress Dress with Lace, fw 2017

By Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquière

Located in London, GB

▪ Louis Vuitton Runway Evening Slip Dress ▪ Creative Director: Nicolas Ghesquière ▪ Fall-Winter 2017 ▪ Crafted from an exceptional blend of viscose and silk coated with polyurethane,...

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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Leonard Paris Floral Silk Lace Inset Maxi Dress, 1990s
Leonard Paris Floral Silk Lace Inset Maxi Dress, 1990s

Leonard Paris Floral Silk Lace Inset Maxi Dress, 1990s

By Leonard of Paris

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Synonymous with luxury and innovation, Léonard Paris is known for their silk jersey dresses and signature orchid prints. Referring to himself as “... a couturier with a sense of mark...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black velvet and gold lace evening dress Lecoanet Hémant
Black velvet and gold lace evening dress Lecoanet Hémant

Black velvet and gold lace evening dress Lecoanet Hémant

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black velvet and gold lace evening dress. Cut work velvet appliqué with black passementerie edge. Snap and zip in the middle front. see-through on the bust and arms. Split on the lef...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

Chanel Haute Couture ivory lace wedding dress, c. 1960s
Chanel Haute Couture ivory lace wedding dress, c. 1960s

Chanel Haute Couture ivory lace wedding dress, c. 1960s

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Haute Couture ivory lace wedding dress with corseted bodice, cap sleeves, trained skirt and silk lining. c. 1960s

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel Lace Striped Camellia Empire Dress S/S 1988
Chanel Lace Striped Camellia Empire Dress S/S 1988

Chanel Lace Striped Camellia Empire Dress S/S 1988

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Boca Raton, FL

In addition to other signature design details, the camellia flower is another symbol of Chanel. Supposedly her favorite flower, some say due to being given a bouquet by a lover while...

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Lacroix Black Lace Bustier Dress with Fringe, Circa 1990
Christian Lacroix Black Lace Bustier Dress with Fringe, Circa 1990

Christian Lacroix Black Lace Bustier Dress with Fringe, Circa 1990

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Paris, FR

This circa 1990 Christian Lacroix black lace bustier dress epitomizes the designer’s flair for theatrical romance and haute couture craftsmanship.

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino Spring 2014 Women's Embellished Lace Maxi Dress IT42/UK10
Valentino Spring 2014 Women's Embellished Lace Maxi Dress IT42/UK10

Valentino Spring 2014 Women's Embellished Lace Maxi Dress IT42/UK10

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

Absolutely beautiful Valentino embellished lace maxi dress from the Spring 2014 collection. Bought for £5750 and worn once. Made from heavy golden beige cotton mix guipure lace with ...

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2010s French Evening Gowns

90s Chanel Strapless White Cotton Dress with Lace
90s Chanel Strapless White Cotton Dress with Lace

90s Chanel Strapless White Cotton Dress with Lace

By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

80s Chanel strapless white cotton dress with black lace by Karl Lagerfeld . Perfect for rehearsal dinner or wedding. fit size 2/4

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1980s French Day Dresses

2008 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace knit RUNWAY dress
2008 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace knit RUNWAY dress

2008 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace knit RUNWAY dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

This spectauclar 2008 black runway dress designed by Azzedine Alaia is made from an open lace knit that’s worked in horizontal bands, shifting in density as it moves down the body. T...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

A Christian Lacroix Silk and Lace Cocktail dress Circa 1995/2000
A Christian Lacroix Silk and Lace Cocktail dress Circa 1995/2000

A Christian Lacroix Silk and Lace Cocktail dress Circa 1995/2000

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1995/2000. France Beautiful cocktail dress for an event in silk and lace by Christian Lacroix dating from the late 1990s.

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1990s French Evening Dresses

CHRISTIAN DIOR F/w 1997 Charcoal Beaded choker Lace Dress
CHRISTIAN DIOR F/w 1997 Charcoal Beaded choker Lace Dress

CHRISTIAN DIOR F/w 1997 Charcoal Beaded choker Lace Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in 上海市, Xuhui district

This elegant charcoal dress features a fitted silhouette with a refined square neckline adorned with delicate lace trim. The standout detail lies in its unique beaded straps, adding ...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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French Lace Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of French lace dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of French lace dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning black, gray, beige and more. 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 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. French lace dresses designed by Christian Dior, Chanel and John Galliano — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. 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 are French Lace Dresses?

Prices for French lace dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $131 and can go as high as $11,111,788, while these items, on average, fetch $1,883.

Finding the Right Evening Dresses And Gowns 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 French Lace Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because lace wedding dresses are elegant and a classic bridal look, lace wedding dresses are seen as a bridal fabric that will never go out of style. If you are seeking a more trendy design, there are different styles of lace dresses so that the gown is better suited toward your taste and needs.

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