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Gianni Versace Mesh Metal Dress

80-s Gianni Versace Metal Mesh Crystal Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Gianni Versace Metal mesh and Crystals Dress Batwing sleeves; Padded shoulders The dress was a
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1980s Italian Evening Gowns

Gianni Versace black studded metal mesh chainmail shift dress, A/W 1983
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace black studded metal mesh chainmail shift dress Autumn-Winter 1983
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990S GIANNI VERSACE Lilac Silk Chiffon & Crystal Metal Mesh Cocktail Dress Wit
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Lilac Silk Chiffon & Crystal Metal Mesh Cocktail Dress With Full Side Slits
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Gianni Versace Navy Striped Oroton Metal Mesh Chainmail Dress Ca. 1983
By Gianni Versace
Located in Studio City, CA
Ca. 1983 Gianni Versace striped navy Oroton metal mesh chainmail dress featuring a deep V-neckline
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace F/W 1994 Runway Ad Campaign Vintage Gold Oroton Metal Mesh Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace F/W 1994 Runway Ad Campaign Vintage Gold Oroton Metal Mesh Dress COLLECTIBLE ITEM
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1994 F/W Gianni Versace Couture Gold Oroton Metal Mesh Chainmail Top & Skirt
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Studio City, CA
A rare 1994 F/W Gianni Versace Couture gold metal Oroton chainmail top and skirt ensemble - seen on
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer Floral Metal Oroton Gown
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Donatella Versace designed a pastel-green floor-length gown for the Spring/Summer 1999 Gianni
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1990s Italian Maxi Dress

F/W 1996 Gianni Versace Couture Purple Satin Yellow Lace Rhinestone Slip Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning yellow and purple satin Gianni Versace Couture dress, designed by Gianni
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

S/S 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Ruched Black High-Slit Yellow Mesh Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black slip gown by Gianni Versace, designed by Donatella Versace for the
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Gianni Versace Cut out Gown 1990s
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black full length silk jersey dress from Gianni Versace Couture. It has lots of detail
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Oroton F/W 2007 Runway Silver Metal Mesh Chain Mail Open Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
VERSACE F/W 2007 Runway Oroton Metal Mesh Open Back Dress Gunmetal Versace Oroton Metal Mesh
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Velvet Turquoise Beaded Oroton Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. The dress has a classic Versace metal Oroton chainmail detail with small turquoise colored beads
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 14 L#42 VERSACE METAL MESH CRYSTAL EMBELLISHED TOP and SKIRT SET SZ IT 38-2
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
piece of Gianni Versace legacy who crated metal mesh! Versace's mini skirt and top set is embellished
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

2000S ATELIER VERSACE GIANNI Black Silk Chiffon Haute Couture Crystal Beaded G
Located in New York, NY
. 2000S ATELIER VERSACE GIANNI Black Silk Chiffon Haute Couture Crystal Beaded Gown Embellished With
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Early 2000s Formal Gowns

Versace Vintage 1990's Shield Sunglasses
By Versace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Vintage Gianni Versace at it's best! Get a piece of the iconic fashion house with these deadstock
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1990s Italian Sunglasses

Versace 1990's Gold Medusa Rectangle Sunglasses
By Versace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Vintage Gianni Versace at it's best! Get a piece of the iconic fashion house with these deadstock
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1990s Italian Sunglasses

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Christiana New Silk Beaded Pants 1990s
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F/W 1991 Giani Versace Runway Open Bust Black Hot Pink Wrap Mini Dress
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This fabulous black wrap Gianni Versace mini dress was designed by Gianni Versace. From the Fall/Winter 1991 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway as part of look 80,...
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Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Silver Rhinestone Beaded Logo Shirt Top
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F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Braided Leather Strap Heels Size 7.5 B
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CHANEL Paris-Salzburg backpack in exact size and color as seen on Kylie Jenner. Features black calfskin and white (slightly beige) shearling. This model has been sold out and highl...
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Gianni Versace gold metal mesh chainmail evening dress, fw 1994
By Gianni Versace
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Gianni Versace; gold metal mesh evening dress comprises mini skirt with silk lining and a matching
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Gianni Versace Pale Blue Metal Mesh Sheath with Lace Overlay
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1980s Italian Sheath Dresses

Gianni Versace Metal-Mesh Versace Embroidered Tunic
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1990s Italian Tunics

Gianni Versace A/W 1994 Long Gold Metal Mesh Dress
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

1990s Gianni Versace Metal Mesh and Crystals Backless Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Metal mesh and crystal mesh patchworked together into a geometric sexy little disco halter dress
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Gianni Versace COuture Backless Metal Mesh Gown
By Gianni Versace
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crystals and metal mesh drape across the neck and over the shoulders to confuse the viewer as to how this
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace Couture Metal Mesh Backless Dress with Crystals NWT
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well as a few short bones in the back. Versace wanted this dress to be the most modern and precise as
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990s Gianni Versace Gold Metal Mesh and Leopard Ad Campaign dress
By Gianni Versace
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Gianni Versace F/W 1994 Runway Ad Campaign Vintage Gold Oroton Metal Mesh Dress
By Gianni Versace
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace Couture Metal Mesh and Lace Jumpsuit with Crystals
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
This is a striking metallic mesh jumpsuit by famed designer Gianni Versace. The straight-legged
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Exceptionally Rare Hand Painted Gianni Versace Couture Metal Mesh Top
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
luxurious designer. This same fortune teller can be seen in an Atelier Versace silk scarf from the period
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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Late 1990s Gianni Versace Couture Gold Metal Mesh Backless Gown NWT
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
ons as this was a sample used at the New York store for placing orders. Dress is fully lined. Metal
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

Vintage 1998 Gianni Versace Couture Documented Gold Metal Mesh Hourglass Dress
By Versace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
shows became pop-culture events. This iconic gold metal mesh dress from his 1998 fall-winter collection
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1990s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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By Gianni Versace
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There is far more to the eye than just a black metal mesh top here. Gianni Versace is the only
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1990s Italian Camisoles

Versace Oroton F/W 2007 Runway Silver Metal Mesh Chain Mail Open Back Dress
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Gianni Versace S/S 1999 Vintage Oroton Chainmail Metal Mesh Top
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
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1990s Shirts

Vintage Versace Black Studded Gown Fall1998
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage black studded gown by Gianni Versace Couture Fall/Winter 1998 Ready-to-Wear Made in Italy
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Versace Oroton Metal Mesh Chainmail Top And Skirt Suit 2 Piece Set
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Located in Naples, FL
42 Black Versace silk sleeveless top with metal mesh throughout and raw cut edges and black Versace
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1990s Gianni Versace Metal Mesh Chain Mail Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
Gianni Versace was a master at combining textures, colors and shapes and this dress gorgeously
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Gianni Versace black metal mesh with studs dress 1990s
By Gianni Versace
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Super fabulous Gianni Versace dress from the 90s...black metal mesh with set in silver studs...back
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Montgomery, TX
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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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Stunning Gianni Versace Couture gown in black square pattern silk cut velvet. Low scoop back
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1990s Gianni Versace Silk Plunge Halter Dress
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

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Located in New York, NY
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Located in ., .
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Gianni Versace Mesh Metal Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary gianni versace mesh metal dress for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, gray, purple and more. You’re likely to find the perfect gianni versace mesh metal dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture and Versace each produced a popular version that is worth a look. 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 Gianni Versace Mesh Metal Dress?

Prices for a gianni versace mesh metal dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $475 and can go as high as $95,000, while, on average they fetch $7,495.

Finding the Right evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.