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Hand Painted Dresses

1980s Zandra Rhodes Vintage Metallic Gold Lace + Silk Hand Painted Dress
1980s Zandra Rhodes Vintage Metallic Gold Lace + Silk Hand Painted Dress

1980s Zandra Rhodes Vintage Metallic Gold Lace + Silk Hand Painted Dress

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning vintage black and metallic gold lace and silk dress by Zandra Rhodes. Hand painted skirt and sheer sleeves.

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

Fendi 1980s Fendissime Black Silver Suede Leather Vintage 80s Hand Painted Dress
Fendi 1980s Fendissime Black Silver Suede Leather Vintage 80s Hand Painted Dress

Fendi 1980s Fendissime Black Silver Suede Leather Vintage 80s Hand Painted Dress

By Fendissime, Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy 1980s FENDISSIME by Fendi / Karl Lagerfeld black and silver leather suede dress. Hand painted bodice in silver looks like studs.

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1950s Large Plus Size Hand Painted Black Silk Woven Ribbon Vintage 50s Dress
1950s Large Plus Size Hand Painted Black Silk Woven Ribbon Vintage 50s Dress

1950s Large Plus Size Hand Painted Black Silk Woven Ribbon Vintage 50s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful couture quality 1950s large size woven silk ribbon hand painted dress ! Features a flattering tailored bodice with a forgiving skirt.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Oscar De La Renta Runway Hand Painted Silk EmpireWaist Resort Maxi Dress 1975
Oscar De La Renta Runway Hand Painted Silk EmpireWaist Resort Maxi Dress 1975

Oscar De La Renta Runway Hand Painted Silk EmpireWaist Resort Maxi Dress 1975

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed by Oscar de la Renta (1932-2014) for his Resort 1975 collection, this deeply draping two-layer empire-waist maxi-dress gown is hand-painted on white silk in a blue-and-cream...

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1970s American Maxi Dress

Dauphin, France Silk Hand Painted Batik Dress
Dauphin, France Silk Hand Painted Batik Dress

Dauphin, France Silk Hand Painted Batik Dress

Located in New York, NY

Chic and glamourous Dauphin, Saint Tropez, France Silk Hand Painted Batik Dress on fine silk broadcloth crepe with slightly Asian overtones with motifs of undulating waves and open l...

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980's ZANDRA RHODES hand painted and beaded black dress
1980's ZANDRA RHODES hand painted and beaded black dress

1980's ZANDRA RHODES hand painted and beaded black dress

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in San Fransisco, CA

This Zandra Rhodes dress combines soft black jersey with hand-painted silk worked into the bodice.

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1980s British Evening Dresses

Documented Vintage Boy London 1980s American Flag Hand Painted Cotton 80s Dress
Documented Vintage Boy London 1980s American Flag Hand Painted Cotton 80s Dress

Documented Vintage Boy London 1980s American Flag Hand Painted Cotton 80s Dress

By boy london

Located in San Diego, CA

Whimsical American Flag print on this British gem. Hand painted red and white stripes on the skirt, and patriotic blue stars on the bodice.

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1980s English Cocktail Dresses

Donald Brooks Unworn Vintage 1970s Hand Painted Tulle Embroidered Dress
Donald Brooks Unworn Vintage 1970s Hand Painted Tulle Embroidered Dress

Donald Brooks Unworn Vintage 1970s Hand Painted Tulle Embroidered Dress

By Donald Brooks

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely incredible unworn vintage Donald Brooks dress in hand-painted hand-embroidered tulle that just glows with different layered colors.

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Mexican Cotton "Summer Of Love" Maxi Dress With Hand Painted Flowers, 1970s
Mexican Cotton "Summer Of Love" Maxi Dress With Hand Painted Flowers, 1970s

Mexican Cotton "Summer Of Love" Maxi Dress With Hand Painted Flowers, 1970s

By Torso Creations

Located in Gresham, OR

1970s hand-painted "Summer Of Love" style butterflies and flowers on a Mexican cotton maxi dress with fitted waist and bodice, full flared skirt and sleeves trimmed in cotton lace.

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1970s Mexican Maxi Dresses

Vintage Y2K Hand Painted Silk Vintage Dress with a Leopard Design
Vintage Y2K Hand Painted Silk Vintage Dress with a Leopard Design

Vintage Y2K Hand Painted Silk Vintage Dress with a Leopard Design

Located in Sparks, NV

Flattering vintage hand painted silk gown with an asymmetric leopard design and high low hem. Details: Unlined Marked Size: L Estimated Size: M-L Color: Rose/ Purple/ Multicolor/ ...

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1990s American Evening Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Hand-painted Runway Dress, F/W 1998
Christian Dior by John Galliano Hand-painted Runway Dress, F/W 1998

Christian Dior by John Galliano Hand-painted Runway Dress, F/W 1998

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Norwich, GB

Christian Dior silver metallic knitted maxi dress, adorned with hand painted floral fabric. From the Fall/Winter 1998 collection, as seen on the runway.

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1990s French Evening Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2008 Runway Unworn Hand Painted Sheer Mesh Belted Dress
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2008 Runway Unworn Hand Painted Sheer Mesh Belted Dress

Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2008 Runway Unworn Hand Painted Sheer Mesh Belted Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2008 Runway Unworn Hand Painted Sheer Mesh Belted Dress Look 49 from the Spring 2008 Collection.

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Early 1960s Draped Chiffon Hand-Painted Floral Print Silk Cocktail Dress
Early 1960s Draped Chiffon Hand-Painted Floral Print Silk Cocktail Dress

Early 1960s Draped Chiffon Hand-Painted Floral Print Silk Cocktail Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

Early 1960s Gathered and Draped Chiffon Hand-Painted Silk Fitted Cocktail Dress: A fabulous Palm Royale period psychedelic floral cocktail dress with a chic gathered chiffon bodice a...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana F/W 1998 Vintage Hand Painted Wet Look Floral Print Midi Dress
Dolce & Gabbana F/W 1998 Vintage Hand Painted Wet Look Floral Print Midi Dress

Dolce & Gabbana F/W 1998 Vintage Hand Painted Wet Look Floral Print Midi Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Dolce & Gabbana F/W 1998 Vintage Hand Painted Wet Look Floral Print Silk Midi Dress Size: IT 42 Condition: Good Vintage Condition

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beautiful Vintage Richilene Light Purple / Lilac Hand Painted Flower Silk Dress
Beautiful Vintage Richilene Light Purple / Lilac Hand Painted Flower Silk Dress

Beautiful Vintage Richilene Light Purple / Lilac Hand Painted Flower Silk Dress

By Richilene

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage early 80s RICHILENE ' Victorian Revival ' light purple / lilac hand painted silk dress! Silk chiffon bodice, with hand painted flowers on bodice (front, back, and s...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Blue Hand-Painted Silk Caftan
Blue Hand-Painted Silk Caftan

Blue Hand-Painted Silk Caftan

Located in New York, NY

Blue Silk caftan is wonderfully hand-painted in floral with bright colors of yellow, tangerine and coral. With the back in floral along with two butterflies. Wonderful for lounge...

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1970s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Halston Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Tulips
Halston Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Tulips

Halston Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Tulips

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful Halston Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Tulips 2 piece evening gown. A simple oversized kimono sleeve T overshirt in sheer hand painted chiffon is paired with a simple strap gown...

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

2008 Dolce & Gabbana Hand Painted Limited Edition 46/150 Runway Dress Italian 38
2008 Dolce & Gabbana Hand Painted Limited Edition 46/150 Runway Dress Italian 38

2008 Dolce & Gabbana Hand Painted Limited Edition 46/150 Runway Dress Italian 38

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Montgomery, TX

Dolce & Gabbana Hand Painted Limited Edition Dress Runway 2008 Collection Italian size 38 Limited Edition 46/150 Fully lined, finished with belt.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

rare MIU MIU 2019 Runway grey black silk ruffle hand painted apron dress IT38 XS
rare MIU MIU 2019 Runway grey black silk ruffle hand painted apron dress IT38 XS

rare MIU MIU 2019 Runway grey black silk ruffle hand painted apron dress IT38 XS

By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare MIU MIU 2019 Runway grey black silk ruffle hand painted apron dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/G00028 Brand: Miu Miu Designer: Miuccia Prada Model: Hand-Painted Silk Crêpe Ruffled...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

2000s Moschino Cheap & Chic Black and White Size 6 8 Hand Painted Vintage Dress
2000s Moschino Cheap & Chic Black and White Size 6 8 Hand Painted Vintage Dress

2000s Moschino Cheap & Chic Black and White Size 6 8 Hand Painted Vintage Dress

By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing vintage early 2000s MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC black and white hand painted short sleeve y2k dress! Features flattering white handpainted white stripes around the neck and sleeves...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Hand Painted Ivory Stretch Satin Floor-Length Skirt, SS 1999
Dolce & Gabbana Hand Painted Ivory Stretch Satin Floor-Length Skirt, SS 1999

Dolce & Gabbana Hand Painted Ivory Stretch Satin Floor-Length Skirt, SS 1999

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

Dolce & Gabbana, Spring-Summer 1998. High-waisted floor-length skirt in ivory stretch satin, hand-painted with a black bamboo motif and constructed with a boned corset waist, backed ...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Nina Ricci Black Silk Hand Painted Floral Evening Gown with Deep V Back
Nina Ricci Black Silk Hand Painted Floral Evening Gown with Deep V Back

Nina Ricci Black Silk Hand Painted Floral Evening Gown with Deep V Back

By Nina Ricci

Located in Kingston, NY

A striking Nina Ricci evening gown featuring an expressive hand-painted style floral motif in vivid pink and green set against a dramatic black ground. The silhouette is sculpted thr...

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1960s French Evening Gowns

Couture Yves Saint Laurent YSL Hand Painted Silk CrepeDeChine Pareo Shawl c1969
Couture Yves Saint Laurent YSL Hand Painted Silk CrepeDeChine Pareo Shawl c1969

Couture Yves Saint Laurent YSL Hand Painted Silk CrepeDeChine Pareo Shawl c1969

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Chicago, IL

Given the stenciled "YSL" logo that had been created in 1961 while the founding fashion designer was only producing haute couture, paired with the French-blue bordered "Yves Saint La...

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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Oscar De La Renta Museum Exhibited Hand Painted Floral CrepedeChine Kaftan 1980s
Oscar De La Renta Museum Exhibited Hand Painted Floral CrepedeChine Kaftan 1980s

Oscar De La Renta Museum Exhibited Hand Painted Floral CrepedeChine Kaftan 1980s

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Chicago, IL

Oscar de la Renta (1932-2014) for his Sprint/Summer 1982 collection created a number of styles of bold vibrant uniquely handpainted crepe-de-chine caftans that helped define his five...

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1980s American Caftans

Couture Paco Rabanne Made In France Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Pareo Shawl c1960s
Couture Paco Rabanne Made In France Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Pareo Shawl c1960s

Couture Paco Rabanne Made In France Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Pareo Shawl c1960s

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Chicago, IL

While a revolutionary futurist fashion designer in the late 1960s, Paris-based Paco Rabanne (1934-2023) created for an haute couture client this hand-painted silk chiffon shawl, whic...

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1960s French Delphos Gowns

1960s Jean Louis Deep Moss Green Silk Gown W/ Hand Painted Caftan Sleeves
1960s Jean Louis Deep Moss Green Silk Gown W/ Hand Painted Caftan Sleeves

1960s Jean Louis Deep Moss Green Silk Gown W/ Hand Painted Caftan Sleeves

By Jean Louis

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Jean Louis deep moss green silk gown with hand-painted chiffon kaftan overlay. Gathered, piped cuffs. Zippered black. Coordinating silk crepe lining.

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1960s American Caftans

1980's Zandra Rhodes Pink Silk Chiffon Dress with Pearls
1980's Zandra Rhodes Pink Silk Chiffon Dress with Pearls

1980's Zandra Rhodes Pink Silk Chiffon Dress with Pearls

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Stunning 1980's Zandra Rhodes light pink and cream hand painted silk chiffon dress. Sheer fabric on the decolletage with short sleeves.

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana ivory silk hand-painted kimono dress coat, fw 1998
Dolce & Gabbana ivory silk hand-painted kimono dress coat, fw 1998

Dolce & Gabbana ivory silk hand-painted kimono dress coat, fw 1998

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

▪ Dolce & Gabbana ivory kimono dress coat ▪ 65% Silk, 35% Nylon ▪ Hand-painted design of flowers and birds ▪ Black silk lining ▪ IT 44 - FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8 ▪ Fall-Winter 1998

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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

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Juliana Lazzaro "Art in Motion" Hand-Painted Dress
Juliana Lazzaro "Art in Motion" Hand-Painted Dress

Juliana Lazzaro "Art in Motion" Hand-Painted Dress

Located in New York, NY

Juliana Lazzaro "Art in Motion" Hand-Painted Dress. Painted on found vintage dresses.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Black Silk Dress
1970s Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Black Silk Dress

1970s Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Black Silk Dress

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Houston, TX

This gorgeous black silk illusion dress features a large hand painted hand stenciled abstract organic mandala-like print in grey and black.

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1990s British Day Dresses

Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Black Silk Dress
Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Black Silk Dress

Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Black Silk Dress

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in New York, NY

Zandra Rhodes, the doyenne of hippe chic, was trained in textiles and for Rhodes the textile determines the design of the dress. This black silk chiffon dress hand painted in gold a...

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1980s English Aesthetic Day Dresses

Zandra Rhodes Hand painted silk dress and slip
Zandra Rhodes Hand painted silk dress and slip

Zandra Rhodes Hand painted silk dress and slip

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Santa Fe, NM

1980's Silk chiffon hand painted with embellished design of pearls and beads, and rayon jersey self slip.

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1980s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

Zandra Rhodes Purple Hand Painted Silk Screen Dress
Zandra Rhodes Purple Hand Painted Silk Screen Dress

Zandra Rhodes Purple Hand Painted Silk Screen Dress

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

* This gorgeous dress has a sheer ribbon & lace detail bodice & a beautiful hand painted silk screen skirt.

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage MALCOLM STARR Hand-painted silk floral caftan dress
Vintage MALCOLM STARR Hand-painted silk floral caftan dress

Vintage MALCOLM STARR Hand-painted silk floral caftan dress

By Malcolm Starr

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Unworn, vintage MALCOLM STARR Hand-painted silk floral caftan dress. The dress was designed by MALCOLM STARR in the late 1960's to early 1970's.

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Zandra Rhodes Hand Beaded and Hand Painted Navy Silk Chiffon Dress, 1970s
Zandra Rhodes Hand Beaded and Hand Painted Navy Silk Chiffon Dress, 1970s

Zandra Rhodes Hand Beaded and Hand Painted Navy Silk Chiffon Dress, 1970s

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderfully designed & screen-printed 1970s Zandra Rhodes navy blue silk chiffon evening dress. Screen print is in gold around the neck and back. Small gold metal ball detail tr...

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1970s English Cocktail Dresses

1970s  Halston Hand  Painted
1970s  Halston Hand  Painted

1970s Halston Hand Painted

By Halston

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Handpainted column of soft jersey with a full lining of lighter jersey has a motif of bamboo branches skillfully rendered. Very small caps to armseye and gracefully scooped neckline ...

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20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Zandra Rhodes Hand-Painted Silk Chiffon Dress Embellished Beads Sequins
1970s Zandra Rhodes Hand-Painted Silk Chiffon Dress Embellished Beads Sequins

1970s Zandra Rhodes Hand-Painted Silk Chiffon Dress Embellished Beads Sequins

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

It is made entirely of hand painted silk chiffon with a lined skirt. The bodice is cut loose and full , the sleeves- sheer handkerchief style.

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1970s British Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1970's Holly's Harp Hand-Painted Jersey Pant Ensemble
1970's Holly's Harp Hand-Painted Jersey Pant Ensemble

1970's Holly's Harp Hand-Painted Jersey Pant Ensemble

By Holly Harp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage ensemble from iconic 1970's American designer Holly's Harp is made of mint green matte jersey. Blouse and sash feature a floral and leaf pattern that was hand-painted onto t...

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Max Nugus Couture Light Green Hand Painted Gown
1960s Max Nugus Couture Light Green Hand Painted Gown

1960s Max Nugus Couture Light Green Hand Painted Gown

By Max Nugus

Located in San Francisco, CA

1960s Max Nugus Couture Light Green Hand Painted Gown This vintage haute-couture gown is in great condition. Perfectly working back-zipper. This is an amazing gown that is extrem...

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1960s American Ball Gowns

Incredible Janine Hand Painted Dress 1980s
Incredible Janine Hand Painted Dress 1980s

Incredible Janine Hand Painted Dress 1980s

Located in Boca Raton, FL

1980s Janine hand painted mosaic mesh dress in shades of purple, mauve, turquoise and green with gold swirls throughout.

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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Dress & Petticoat
Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Dress & Petticoat

Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Dress & Petticoat

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in New Hope, PA

A soft and feminine rose pink hand painted design is applied to this pale green silk dress from Zandra Rhodes.

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1970s English Evening Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Silk Hand Painted Dress Flowers & Birds
Dolce & Gabbana Silk Hand Painted Dress Flowers & Birds

Dolce & Gabbana Silk Hand Painted Dress Flowers & Birds

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in New York, NY

Dolce Gabbana Yellow Gold silk dress Hand-painted with flowers and birds and flowers on the side.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Japanese hand painted 'peacock feather' dress
Japanese hand painted 'peacock feather' dress

Japanese hand painted 'peacock feather' dress

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Beautiful hand painted dress from Japan. Jet black satin fabric.

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1960s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's Chloe Hand Painted Maxi Dress, Runway Worn
1970's Chloe Hand Painted Maxi Dress, Runway Worn

1970's Chloe Hand Painted Maxi Dress, Runway Worn

By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in New Hope, PA

A sleek silhouette, designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe is hand painted on silk gauze. The dress has a V neckline with a lace insert and braid trim to accent the design.

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1970s French Maxi Dress

Zandra Rhodes hand painted raw silk and leather dress, 1980s
Zandra Rhodes hand painted raw silk and leather dress, 1980s

Zandra Rhodes hand painted raw silk and leather dress, 1980s

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very unique hand painted raw silk dress with suede leather detail from Zandra Rhodes dating to the 1980's.

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1980s British Day Dresses

Hand-Painted Sheer Silk Organza Wrap Dress
Hand-Painted Sheer Silk Organza Wrap Dress

Hand-Painted Sheer Silk Organza Wrap Dress

Located in New York, NY

This is a true belle of a dress, it may even be the most glamorous peignoir. Dress is cut as a wrap dress however it can be worn open as a duster. This piece has no label, however, w...

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Morphew Collection Tropical Hand Painted Japanese Kimono Dress
Morphew Collection Tropical Hand Painted Japanese Kimono Dress

Morphew Collection Tropical Hand Painted Japanese Kimono Dress

Located in New York, NY

This dress is made from a hand-painted Japanese Kimono originally dating from around the 1970s.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

ZANDRA RHODES hand painted silk dress with beading
ZANDRA RHODES hand painted silk dress with beading

ZANDRA RHODES hand painted silk dress with beading

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Stunning hand painted silk dress with beading from Zandra Rhodes dating to the early 1980's.

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

ZANDRA RHODES hand painted layered silk dress with beading
ZANDRA RHODES hand painted layered silk dress with beading

ZANDRA RHODES hand painted layered silk dress with beading

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Phenomenal hand painted layered silk dress with gold beads from Zandra Rhodes dating to the 1980's.

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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pirovano hand painted beaded couture evening dress, c. 1960s
Pirovano hand painted beaded couture evening dress, c. 1960s

Pirovano hand painted beaded couture evening dress, c. 1960s

By Pirovano

Located in London, GB

A 1960s couture dress by Pirovano which was handmade and painted in Milan, Italy. It 42 - Fr 38

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1960s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lovely French Beaded and Hand Painted Flounced Flapper Dress
Lovely French Beaded and Hand Painted Flounced Flapper Dress

Lovely French Beaded and Hand Painted Flounced Flapper Dress

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional beaded flapper dress from 1920s on cinammon-orange semi-sheer cotton muslin base. These dresses were produced in France in the period and are quite strong because they we...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Hand Painted Floral Satin Dress 1998
Dolce & Gabbana Hand Painted Floral Satin Dress 1998

Dolce & Gabbana Hand Painted Floral Satin Dress 1998

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dolce & Gabbana Hand Painted Floral Satin Dress 1998

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20th Century Cocktail Dresses

Mary McFadden Hand painted silk chiffon and gold lace dress
Mary McFadden Hand painted silk chiffon and gold lace dress

Mary McFadden Hand painted silk chiffon and gold lace dress

By Mary McFadden

Located in New York, NY

Hand painted abstract pattern silk chiffon dress with gold lame lace "V" neck bodice, Mary Mcfadden dress.

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20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Marjorie Montgomery Black Cotton Novelty 3D Hand Painted Fish Print Dress
1950s Marjorie Montgomery Black Cotton Novelty 3D Hand Painted Fish Print Dress

1950s Marjorie Montgomery Black Cotton Novelty 3D Hand Painted Fish Print Dress

By Marjorie Montgomery

Located in London, GB

Incredible 1950s Marjorie Montgomery black cotton dress with 3D hand painted fish. This dress is really fun and definitely something no-one will have seen before.

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1950s American Informal Dresses

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Hand Painted Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of hand painted dresses for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black hand painted dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige, Brown and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Hand painted dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Zandra Rhodes, Dolce & Gabbana and Chloe are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Hand Painted Dresses?

The prices for hand painted dresses start at $250 and top out at $17,000 with these items, on average, selling for $1,367.

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.

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