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.
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.
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.
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.
Richilene Vintage Black Lace Hand-Painted Silk Dress with Tags, 1970s
By Richilene
Located in Sparks, NV
Nude illusion black lace and hand-painted flowers. Silk ribbon sash. 100% Silk.
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...
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...
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.
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.
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
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.
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.
Long asymmetrical jersey dress with an hand-painted eagle Jordan Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long off-white asymmetrical jersey dress with a hand-painted eagle . Jersey lining SIZE 38/40 M/L
$1,425Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Silk Dress, Pearl trimmed Slip & Headpiece
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Dress from Zandra Rhodes is fashioned from a hand painted navy blue sheer silk chiffon.
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/ ...
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.
1990S COMME DES GARCONS Red & White Cotton Hand-Painted Patchwork Muslin Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
1990S COMME DES GARCONS Red & White Cotton Hand-Painted Patchwork Muslin Dress From 1995
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.
Travilla Vintage Metallic Hand Painted Flowers Nude Illusion Dress
By Travilla
Located in Sparks, NV
Phenomenal vintage dress by William Travilla with a hand painted floral design.
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...
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
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...
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...
1970s Holly's Harp China Stencil Buttons Hand Painted Cold Shoulder Silk Dress
By Holly Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 70s HOLLY'S HARP purple hand painted boho cold shoulder dress ! Features a beautiful medium shade of purple.
1980s Hand Painted Reversible Red + Gold + Green Vintage 80s Avant Garde Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde 1980s hand painted gold, red, and hunter forest green long sleeve reversible dress !
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...
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.
Amen Wardy 1980s Hand Painted Novelty Harlequin Print Black and White 80s Dress
By Amen Wardy
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary vintage mid 1980s AMEN WARDY black and white hand painted harlequin novelty print jersey dress!
Chic Vintage Navy Blue and White Hand Painted Polka Dot Sleeveless Ruched Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage navy blue and white hand painted flirty spaghetti strap midi dress! Features a flattering ruched bodice and a forgiving full skirt.
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...
S/S 1999 Dolce & Gabbana Black 'Wet Look' Hand-Painted Bamboo Bodycon Dress IT38
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This fabulous black dress features a wet-like shiny finish and is complete with a gold hand-painted bamboo design.
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...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress!
1940S Ivory Hand Painted Rayon & Silk Kimono With Floral Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
1940S Ivory Hand Painted Rayon & Silk Kimono With Floral Embroidery
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
$880Sale Price|20% Off
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.
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
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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 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 ...
Mimosa Tree 1970s Hand Painted Flowers Aqua Evening Dress Size 6
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mimosa Tree 1970s hand painted flowers aqua color evening dress is a size 6.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
Japanese hand painted 'peacock feather' dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautiful hand painted dress from Japan. Jet black satin fabric.
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.
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.
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...
Metal Embroidered Hand Painted Silk Kaftan Dress
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully lined in a soft silk.
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.
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.
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.
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
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...
Dolce & Gabbana Hand Painted Floral Satin Dress 1998
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dolce & Gabbana Hand Painted Floral Satin Dress 1998
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.
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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