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1960's Heavily Beaded Off White Cream Gown
1960's Heavily Beaded Off White Cream Gown

1960's Heavily Beaded Off White Cream Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a stunning Ivory colored gown from the 1960's. The dress is fashioned with heavily beaded pearl like accents and adornments.

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1960s Unknown Evening Gowns

1960's Gold Heavily Embellished Beaded Lace Bombshell Gown
1960's Gold Heavily Embellished Beaded Lace Bombshell Gown

1960's Gold Heavily Embellished Beaded Lace Bombshell Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Va va voom! This gilded gown transports you to the glamorous 1960’s. Clusters of metallic micro sequins and clear seed beads strung on gold thread adorn a network of gold lame net la...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

BRUCE ARNOLD 1960's Black Hand-Beaded Gown Size 6
BRUCE ARNOLD 1960's Black Hand-Beaded Gown Size 6

BRUCE ARNOLD 1960's Black Hand-Beaded Gown Size 6

By BRUCE ARNOLD

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Super Sexy Bruce Arnold gown is fully hand-beaded and composed of a black sequin on rayon and features a floral detail. There is a center back metal zipper closure. The gown is ...

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20th Century Hong Kong Evening Gowns

Black Beaded 1960s Fitted Gown
Black Beaded 1960s Fitted Gown

Black Beaded 1960s Fitted Gown

Located in Alford, MA

Fabulous long sheath of black crepe with allover beading in a squiggle design of black bugle beads. Narrow body hugging design with straight neckline front and back and cut-in armhol...

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1960s Evening Gowns

I. MAGNIN 1960's Hand Beaded Pink Chiffon Gown Size 4
I. MAGNIN 1960's Hand Beaded Pink Chiffon Gown Size 4

I. MAGNIN 1960's Hand Beaded Pink Chiffon Gown Size 4

By I. Magnin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This I. Magnin gown is composed of a pink silk chiffon with a beaded bodice. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measur...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

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 Evening Gowns

HAUTE COUTURE INTERNATIONAL 1960's Black Beaded and Sequin Lace Gown Size 6
HAUTE COUTURE INTERNATIONAL 1960's Black Beaded and Sequin Lace Gown Size 6

HAUTE COUTURE INTERNATIONAL 1960's Black Beaded and Sequin Lace Gown Size 6

By HAUTE COUTURE INTERNATIONAL

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Haute Couture International gown is composed of a black beaded and sequin lace. There is a side slit and center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Ple...

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1960s Hong Kong Evening Gowns

Vintage 1960's Pink & Silver Lurex Beaded Frank Usher Evening Gown UK 8-10
Vintage 1960's Pink & Silver Lurex Beaded Frank Usher Evening Gown UK 8-10

Vintage 1960's Pink & Silver Lurex Beaded Frank Usher Evening Gown UK 8-10

By Frank Usher

Located in Nashville, TN

This show stopping original 1960's evening gown, rendered in a silver striped lurex fabric, which is in turn embellished with pink trailing soutache embroidery, claw set rhinestones ...

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1960s Evening Dresses

Mike Benet 1960s Red Gown with Pearl & Beaded Embellishments
Mike Benet 1960s Red Gown with Pearl & Beaded Embellishments

Mike Benet 1960s Red Gown with Pearl & Beaded Embellishments

By Mike Benet Formals

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This striking 1960 gown by Mike Benet features vibrant cherry red fabric that commands attention. Pearl and bead embellishments delicately accentuate the neckline and underbust, addi...

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1960s Evening Dresses

1960s Haute Couture International Heavily Beaded Gown Size Medium
1960s Haute Couture International Heavily Beaded Gown Size Medium

1960s Haute Couture International Heavily Beaded Gown Size Medium

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Haute Couture International 1960s gown is an absolute stunner featuring immaculate beading throughout in a silver hue. There is a center back zipper closure. It is composed of 1...

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20th Century Hong Kong Evening Gowns

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

By Mr Blackwell

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 Evening Gowns

Beautiful 1960s Lord & Taylor Turquoise Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Grecian Gown
Beautiful 1960s Lord & Taylor Turquoise Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Grecian Gown

Beautiful 1960s Lord & Taylor Turquoise Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Grecian Gown

By Lord & Taylor

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 60s vintage Lord & Taylor turquoise blue silk chiffon beaded and sequin encrusted gown! Thousands of hand-sewn sequins, crystals, rhinestones and beads around the neckline ...

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1960s Evening Gowns

1960s Hong Kong Beaded White Silk Crepe Fishtail Wedding Gown
1960s Hong Kong Beaded White Silk Crepe Fishtail Wedding Gown

1960s Hong Kong Beaded White Silk Crepe Fishtail Wedding Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Hong Kong Beaded White Silk Crepe Fishtail Wedding Gown: A mint condition, curvaceous and body affirming sleeveless gown made by the best beadwork of its era in silver encruste...

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1960s Hong Kong Wedding Dresses

1960s Pink & Aubergine Silk Satin Gown w Beaded Structured Bust & Yellow Accent
1960s Pink & Aubergine Silk Satin Gown w Beaded Structured Bust & Yellow Accent

1960s Pink & Aubergine Silk Satin Gown w Beaded Structured Bust & Yellow Accent

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Pink & Aubergine Textured Silk Satin Gown w Beaded Structured Bust & Yellow Accent: A very sophisticated and unusual color palette was utilized for this 60s stunner in textured...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

Silk Vintage Evening Dress / Gown with Rhinestone and Beaded Sleeves, 1960s
Silk Vintage Evening Dress / Gown with Rhinestone and Beaded Sleeves, 1960s

Silk Vintage Evening Dress / Gown with Rhinestone and Beaded Sleeves, 1960s

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely stunning vintage 1960s citrus yellow silk chiffon evening dress with rhinestone embellished and beaded sleeves. Partially lined with rear metal zip, hook and button closur...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

Vintage 1960's Black Beaded Evening Ensemble Size 6
Vintage 1960's Black Beaded Evening Ensemble Size 6

Vintage 1960's Black Beaded Evening Ensemble Size 6

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This evening ensemble is composed of a beaded silk. There arr center back , and side zipper closures. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurements for per...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE Lesage Paris Betsy Bloomingdale Beaded 1960s Gown Size 2
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE Lesage Paris Betsy Bloomingdale Beaded 1960s Gown Size 2

GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE Lesage Paris Betsy Bloomingdale Beaded 1960s Gown Size 2

By Givenchy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Givenchy Couture ensemble is composed of a strapless nude gown with draped bow detail and a Lesage Hand beaded blouse. The blouse features hook and eye closures. The gown featu...

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20th Century French Evening Gowns

Victoria Royal 1960s Kelly Green Silk Satin Sequined + Beaded Vintage Gown Dress
Victoria Royal 1960s Kelly Green Silk Satin Sequined + Beaded Vintage Gown Dress

Victoria Royal 1960s Kelly Green Silk Satin Sequined + Beaded Vintage Gown Dress

By Victoria Royal

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational vintage 60s VICTORIA ROYAL Couture Kelly green full length evening gown! Fitted bodice features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout. Metal zipper at each ...

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1960s Hong Kong Evening Gowns

1960s An Original By Constantino White Beaded Couture Vintage Wedding Dress Gown
1960s An Original By Constantino White Beaded Couture Vintage Wedding Dress Gown

1960s An Original By Constantino White Beaded Couture Vintage Wedding Dress Gown

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful early 60s AN ORIGINAL BY CONSTANTINO white beaded, sequin, pearl long sleeve silk lace wedding dress ! Couture quality, with so much attention to details. Silk taffeta with...

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1960s Hong Kong Evening Gowns

1960S Lemmon Yellow Beaded Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown With Matching Cropped
1960S Lemmon Yellow Beaded Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown With Matching Cropped

1960S Lemmon Yellow Beaded Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown With Matching Cropped

Located in New York, NY

MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s George Halley Black Wool Crepe Column Gown w Stunning Beaded Fan Corset
1960s George Halley Black Wool Crepe Column Gown w Stunning Beaded Fan Corset

1960s George Halley Black Wool Crepe Column Gown w Stunning Beaded Fan Corset

By George Halley

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s George Halley Black Wool Crepe Column Gown w Stunning Beaded Fan Corset: Remarkable Victorian inspired fuchsia and black sequin and beaded strapless fan-shaped, fully corseted...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

Circa 1960's pale pink beaded tulle with rhinestone
Circa 1960's pale pink beaded tulle with rhinestone

Circa 1960's pale pink beaded tulle with rhinestone

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Circa 1960's pale pink beaded tulle with rhinestone. Organza lining. SIZE L

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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Dimitri Kritsas Haute Couture New York 1960s-70 Black Bead & Fringe Evening Gown
Dimitri Kritsas Haute Couture New York 1960s-70 Black Bead & Fringe Evening Gown

Dimitri Kritsas Haute Couture New York 1960s-70 Black Bead & Fringe Evening Gown

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Dimitri Kritsas Haute Couture New York from the 1960s-70s black bead & fringe evening gown. This fabulous gown is completely hand made as you would expect, the construction is beaut...

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses

Ceil Chapman Black Hand Beaded Cocktail Dress, 1960's
Ceil Chapman Black Hand Beaded Cocktail Dress, 1960's

Ceil Chapman Black Hand Beaded Cocktail Dress, 1960's

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a beautiful black vintage hand beaded cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman, from the early 1960's. The dress has a scoop neckline, beading all over, gathering detail at the center ...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Yellow chiffon and beads cocktail dress Circa 1960's
Yellow chiffon and beads cocktail dress Circa 1960's

Yellow chiffon and beads cocktail dress Circa 1960's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Yellow chiffon and beads cocktail dress . Zip middle back and hook& eye . Bust and skirt are made of 2 lays attached together, one in rayon, one in chiffon. Boned waist band with ho...

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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1960’s Peach Crepe Full Length Couture Dress with Beaded Bodice
1960’s Peach Crepe Full Length Couture Dress with Beaded Bodice

1960’s Peach Crepe Full Length Couture Dress with Beaded Bodice

Located in London, GB

This enchanting 1960s peach silk crepe couture evening gown with beaded bodice is a beautifully elegant piece that we attribute to either Hardy Amies or Norman Hartnell.

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1960s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Champagne silk satin beaded asymmetrical evening dress GABY COUTURE  1960's
Champagne silk satin beaded asymmetrical evening dress GABY COUTURE  1960's

Champagne silk satin beaded asymmetrical evening dress GABY COUTURE 1960's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Champagne silk satin beaded ( sequins, beads and pearls ) asymmetrical evening dress . Silk organza lining. Boned on the side and gros-grain on the side inside. Zip in the middle ba...

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1960s Spanish Evening Dresses

1960's Black Beaded Wool Knit Cocktail Dress Size
1960's Black Beaded Wool Knit Cocktail Dress Size

1960's Black Beaded Wool Knit Cocktail Dress Size

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This dress is composed of a black knit wool with beaded applique. Features a pullover style accentuated bust and back with scalloped edge. Semi-sheer. In excellent vintage condition...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960's Ivory Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 8-10
1960's Ivory Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 8-10

1960's Ivory Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 8-10

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This cocktail dress is composed of a white (Ivory hue) silk with beading and short sleeves. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cro...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960's Heavily Beaded Aqua Cocktail Dress Size Medium
1960's Heavily Beaded Aqua Cocktail Dress Size Medium

1960's Heavily Beaded Aqua Cocktail Dress Size Medium

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage cocktail dress features heavy beading in an aqua hue with a drape accent of some of the beading. An absolutely stunning piece. There is a center back zipper. In excellen...

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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1960's Rare Black Caviar Beaded Cocktail Dress Size Large
1960's Rare Black Caviar Beaded Cocktail Dress Size Large

1960's Rare Black Caviar Beaded Cocktail Dress Size Large

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This spectacular cocktail dress is circa 1960's and is beautifully beaded. There is a center back zipper. Excellent condition. Measures (Approximately) Length: 40.5" (Strap to e...

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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

VICTORIA ROYAL Beaded Silk Halter Dress With Jacket, 1960’s
VICTORIA ROYAL Beaded Silk Halter Dress With Jacket, 1960’s

VICTORIA ROYAL Beaded Silk Halter Dress With Jacket, 1960’s

By Victoria Royal

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 1960’s Victoria Royal halter dress with coordinating jacket gives off a wonderful Palm Beach vibe. Both pieces are created in a ivory white dupioni silk. The dress is expertly...

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1960s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

Sleeveless full beaded cocktail dress Vera Serafiu Circa 1960's
Sleeveless full beaded cocktail dress Vera Serafiu Circa 1960's

Sleeveless full beaded cocktail dress Vera Serafiu Circa 1960's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Sleeveless full beaded cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag but the main fabric and the lining is probably acetate or rayon. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back; SIZE L

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1960s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1960's Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 4
1960's Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 4

1960's Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This cocktail dress is composed of a black silk chiffon with floral patterned beading throughout. There is a center back zipper closure. In great vintage condition. **Please c...

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20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

1960's Pink Floral Lace Beaded Cocktail Dress UK 8 US 4
1960's Pink Floral Lace Beaded Cocktail Dress UK 8 US 4

1960's Pink Floral Lace Beaded Cocktail Dress UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

This mesmerising 1960's pink floral lace dress, embellished with pearl beads, silver glass beads and iridescent sequins, which accent the floral motifs, is just the perfect piece to...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1960's Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress Size 6
Vintage 1960's Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress Size 6

Vintage 1960's Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress Size 6

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This cocktail dress is composed of a black silk chiffon. Features a beaded bust detail with gathered waist. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. ...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Monochrome Beaded Bodice Dress
1960s Monochrome Beaded Bodice Dress

1960s Monochrome Beaded Bodice Dress

Located in London, GB

This American made high end 1960s cocktail dress has a sophisticated monochrome rose print and striped pattern bodice. It has been expertly and lavishly embellished with thousands o...

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Navy blue cocktail dress with beaded neckline and sleeves Circa 1960's
Navy blue cocktail dress with beaded neckline and sleeves Circa 1960's

Navy blue cocktail dress with beaded neckline and sleeves Circa 1960's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Navy blue cocktail dress with beaded neckline and sleeves. No fabric tag with fabric composition but main fabric is probably rayon and lining probably silk. The embroideries are made...

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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Beaded Knit Sheath, 1960s
Beaded Knit Sheath, 1960s

Beaded Knit Sheath, 1960s

Located in Alford, MA

Black knit 1960s sheath with allover beading in iridescent sequins and beads. Sleeveless, with a straight neckline, slim skirt and fitted through the body. Metal zipper in back. Line...

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1960s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1960's Yellow Soutache Beaded Evening Dress Sixties UK 8-10 US 4-6
Vintage 1960's Yellow Soutache Beaded Evening Dress Sixties UK 8-10 US 4-6

Vintage 1960's Yellow Soutache Beaded Evening Dress Sixties UK 8-10 US 4-6

Located in Nashville, TN

This truly eye-catching 1960's dress, rendered in the most vibrant shade of amber yellow woven cotton, set against a white woven cotton bodice, which is in turn embellished with trai...

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1960s Evening Dresses

SWEE LO HAUTE COUTURE INTERNATIONAL 1960's Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 10
SWEE LO HAUTE COUTURE INTERNATIONAL 1960's Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 10

SWEE LO HAUTE COUTURE INTERNATIONAL 1960's Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 10

By SWEE LO

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Swee Lo for Haute Couture International dress is composed of a black and white beaded silk. Features a floral pattern with belt. There is a center back zipper closure. In excell...

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1960s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

Malcom Starr 1960s Pink Beaded Dress
Malcom Starr 1960s Pink Beaded Dress

Malcom Starr 1960s Pink Beaded Dress

By Malcolm Starr

Located in Alford, MA

1960s evening dress by Malcolm Starr in pale pink satin with beaded emellishment throughout. This consists of primarily silver beads in various shapes and sizes, the body covered wit...

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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses

Vintage 1960's Yellow Shantung Silk Cocktail dress Turquoise Beaded Dress UK 14
Vintage 1960's Yellow Shantung Silk Cocktail dress Turquoise Beaded Dress UK 14

Vintage 1960's Yellow Shantung Silk Cocktail dress Turquoise Beaded Dress UK 14

Located in Nashville, TN

An eye-catching piece to behold, this original 1960's dress rendered in a vibrant shade of yellow raw silk and accented by silver and turquoise blue beadwork, is just the piece to ad...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1960's Black Brocade Cocktail Dress with Beaded Neckline Size 2
Vintage 1960's Black Brocade Cocktail Dress with Beaded Neckline Size 2

Vintage 1960's Black Brocade Cocktail Dress with Beaded Neckline Size 2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage design is composed of a black brocade and features a hand embellished neckline. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-...

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1960s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

Beaded Lace 1960s Sheath
Beaded Lace 1960s Sheath

Beaded Lace 1960s Sheath

Located in Alford, MA

Classic and timeless cocktail dress in black lace with black floral beading throughout. Simple sheath styling with round neckline, three-quarter sleeves and metal zipper in back. Dr...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Full beaded cocktail dress with flower pattern Di Ane Imports Circa 1960's
Full beaded cocktail dress with flower pattern Di Ane Imports Circa 1960's

Full beaded cocktail dress with flower pattern Di Ane Imports Circa 1960's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Full beaded cocktail dress with flower pattern. No fabric composition tag but the main fabric is probably rayon end the lining is probably acetate. Zip and hook&eye closure in the m...

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1960s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

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Gowns 1960s Beaded For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary gowns 1960s beaded you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Brown, Gray and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a gowns 1960s beaded 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. An accessory like this designed by Malcolm Starr, Victoria Royal and Gene Shelly — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is 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 is a Gowns 1960s Beaded?

Prices for a gowns 1960s beaded can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $95 and can go as high as $12,295, while, on average they fetch $863.

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.

Questions About Gowns 1960s Beaded
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, there were watches in the 1960s. The first recorded wristwatch dates back to 1868, when Patek Philippe, a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, designed a timepiece for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Shop a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A caftan from the 1960s or any other era refers to a long ankle-length variation on a robe or a tunic. Caftans, which are sometimes referred to as kaftans, feature full sleeves and usually have a deep, open neck. While these garments can be made from any fabric, most caftans are made of wool, silk or cotton. Find a selection of caftans from top fashion boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion in the 1960s progressed toward a more casual look for men and for women during the decade. For women, the skirt suits of the 1950s prevailed during the early ‘60s and eventually miniskirts came along. Late-1960s fashion included ponchos, peace signs, chain belts, puffed “bubble” sleeves, frayed bell-bottom jeans for men and women, tie-dyed shirts, work shirts, sandals, headbands and moccasins.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
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