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1991 Givenchy Haute Couture Green Pink Satin Strapless Belted Jumpsuit & Jacket
1991 Givenchy Haute Couture Green Pink Satin Strapless Belted Jumpsuit & Jacket

1991 Givenchy Haute Couture Green Pink Satin Strapless Belted Jumpsuit & Jacket

By Givenchy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This bold jumpsuit ensemble, dating back to their 1991 fall/winter haute couture collection, is a beautiful example of his brilliance.

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1990s French Jumpsuits

Vintage 1973 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Navy Silk Pleated Petal Collar Gown
Vintage 1973 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Navy Silk Pleated Petal Collar Gown

Vintage 1973 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Navy Silk Pleated Petal Collar Gown

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Ultra chic modernist Pierre Balmain haute couture navy blue gown dating back to the 1973 fall-winter collection.

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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Metallic Gold Lace High Neck Long Sleeve Gown
Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Metallic Gold Lace High Neck Long Sleeve Gown

Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Metallic Gold Lace High Neck Long Sleeve Gown

Located in Chicago, IL

Gorgeous and shimmering gold lace haute couture evening gown from Zuhair Murad. This dress features long, fitted sleeves, high neckline, and a slight train--all with scalloped lace e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture purple printed dress, Spring/Summer 1970
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture purple printed dress, Spring/Summer 1970

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture purple printed dress, Spring/Summer 1970

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and dramatic piece of haute couture by the great Yves Saint Laurent, this exceptional dress is made of pure silk, printed with a python skin pattern in lilac upon a rich ...

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1951 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Black Velvet Wide-Cuff Swing Coat
Vintage 1951 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Black Velvet Wide-Cuff Swing Coat

Vintage 1951 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Black Velvet Wide-Cuff Swing Coat

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Measurements Bust: up to 40 inches Hips: up to 64 inches Sleeve Length: 23 inches Total Length: 40 inches This stunning Pierre Balmain Paris Haute Couture numbered coat is in ex...

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1950s French Coats

Vintage 1979 Givenchy Haute Couture Navy & Ivory Silk Off-Shoulder Ruffle Gown
Vintage 1979 Givenchy Haute Couture Navy & Ivory Silk Off-Shoulder Ruffle Gown

Vintage 1979 Givenchy Haute Couture Navy & Ivory Silk Off-Shoulder Ruffle Gown

By Givenchy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Measurements Bust: 32-33 inches Waist: 25 inches Hips: 36 inches Sleeve Length: 23 inches Length top of bodice to waist: 12 inches Length waist to hemline: 40 inches This vint...

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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1978 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ivory Red Print Silk Dress & Shawl
Vintage 1978 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ivory Red Print Silk Dress & Shawl

Vintage 1978 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ivory Red Print Silk Dress & Shawl

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Measurements Bust: 37-38 inches Waist: 28 inches Hips: up to 42 inches Total Length: 46 inches This vintage Yves Saint Laurent numbered 42072 haute couture ensemble is in excellent ...

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1970s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage 1978 Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Ivory Print Silk Dress & Shawl
Vintage 1978 Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Ivory Print Silk Dress & Shawl

Vintage 1978 Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Ivory Print Silk Dress & Shawl

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Measurements Bust: 37-38 inches Waist: 28 inches Hips: up to 42 inches Total Length: 46 inches This vintage Yves Saint Lauren numbered 42072 Haute-Couture ensemble is in excellent c...

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1970s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Madame Grès Black Haute Couture Silk "Heavenly Bodies" Dress, 1960s
Madame Grès Black Haute Couture Silk "Heavenly Bodies" Dress, 1960s

Madame Grès Black Haute Couture Silk "Heavenly Bodies" Dress, 1960s

By Madame Gres

Located in Houston, TX

Grès was initially a hat maker, but her eye for design soon propelled her into haute couture dressmaking. By the 1930s, Grès had made a name for herself and counted a number of famou...

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1960s French Evening Gowns

Archival 1930s Worth Haute Couture Beaded Black Velvet Silk Billow-Sleeve Dress
Archival 1930s Worth Haute Couture Beaded Black Velvet Silk Billow-Sleeve Dress

Archival 1930s Worth Haute Couture Beaded Black Velvet Silk Billow-Sleeve Dress

By House of Worth

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The level of work on this piece would only be found in the highest haute couture of today. Museum quality and an investment that will only go up in value.

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1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1912 Haute Couture Maison Doucet Velvet Coat
1912 Haute Couture Maison Doucet Velvet Coat

1912 Haute Couture Maison Doucet Velvet Coat

Located in Dallas, TX

Amazing and rare couture piece from the Maison Doucet dating to c.1912. The coat is a pane velvet in a gorgeous royal purple and lined in a cobalt blue silk. Spread collar with poin...

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20th Century French Edwardian Coats and Outerwear

Balenciaga haute couture black dress, circa 1940
Balenciaga haute couture black dress, circa 1940

Balenciaga haute couture black dress, circa 1940

By Balenciaga

Located in London, GB

This stunning Balenciaga little black dress will make a fantastic addition to a modern wardrobe. Constructed in black wool crepe, the dress features a deep v-neckline and capped slee...

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1940s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1973 Chanel Haute Couture Guipure Knit Lace and Silk Velvet Black Dress
Vintage 1973 Chanel Haute Couture Guipure Knit Lace and Silk Velvet Black Dress

Vintage 1973 Chanel Haute Couture Guipure Knit Lace and Silk Velvet Black Dress

By Chanel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Measurements Bust: 38-40 inches Waist: 32 inches Hips: 42 inches Sleeve Length: 25 inches Total Length: 46 inches This Chanel haute couture numbered 58896 two piece guipure cro...

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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Haute Couture Pastel Green Long Evening Dress
Haute Couture Pastel Green Long Evening Dress

Haute Couture Pastel Green Long Evening Dress

Located in Milan, Italy

This lovely evening long dress is in pastel olive green silk satin and tulle fabric with draped details. It has spaghetti straps and back zip closure. Good condition Label: N/A Fa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Givenchy haute couture printed silk crepe blouse
Givenchy haute couture printed silk crepe blouse

Givenchy haute couture printed silk crepe blouse

By Givenchy

Located in Newark, DE

Very feminine blouse of vibrant violet and white printed silk crepe with draped neckline, loose bodice, padded shoulders, large cuffs held by decorative cufflinks. Inner waistband. ...

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Late 20th Century French Blouses

1970s Valentino Haute Couture Pale Pink Dress
1970s Valentino Haute Couture Pale Pink Dress

1970s Valentino Haute Couture Pale Pink Dress

By Valentino

Located in New York, NY

RARE vintage STORE HOURS: Monday to Friday 11:30 to 6PM 24 West 57th Street Fifth floor in The New York Gallery Building 212.581.7273 FOLLOW OUR BLOG: www.rarevintage.blogspot....

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20th Century Italian Day Dresses

Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Black Silk Pleated Dress, 1983
Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Black Silk Pleated Dress, 1983

Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Black Silk Pleated Dress, 1983

By Christian Dior

Located in London, Chelsea

Vintage Dior Haute Couture Black Silk Pleated Dress. This gorgeous dress by Dior was created by Marc Bohan for the 1983 Spring/Summer Haute Couture Collection.

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Archival 1989 Gianni Versace Haute Couture Beaded Circus Novelty Gown and Shawl
Archival 1989 Gianni Versace Haute Couture Beaded Circus Novelty Gown and Shawl

Archival 1989 Gianni Versace Haute Couture Beaded Circus Novelty Gown and Shawl

By Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An exceptionally stunning, museum quality Gianni Versace hand-beaded gown and matching full-length shawl dating back to his famous 1989 haute couture collection. This one-of-a-kind e...

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1980s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1960s Givenchy Haute Couture Midnight Blue Cotton Skirt
1960s Givenchy Haute Couture Midnight Blue Cotton Skirt

1960s Givenchy Haute Couture Midnight Blue Cotton Skirt

By Givenchy

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A gorgeous 1960s Givenchy couture midnight blue cotton a-line skirt with side pockets and a slit at each side of the hemline. The fully lined skirt has a back zipper and hook & e...

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1960s French A-Line Skirts

Jean Dessès haute couture pink dress, circa 1965
Jean Dessès haute couture pink dress, circa 1965

Jean Dessès haute couture pink dress, circa 1965

By Jean Dessès

Located in London, GB

A stunning example of Jean Dessès signature design style, this strapless pink chiffon dress is a fabulous party piece! With a sweetheart neckline, pleated bust and gathered chiffon s...

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dior haute couture black coat, Autumn/Winter 1959
Dior haute couture black coat, Autumn/Winter 1959

Dior haute couture black coat, Autumn/Winter 1959

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

Designed by a 21 year old Yves Saint Laurent during his brief period as head designer at Dior and before he founded his own fashion empire, this exquisite silk velvet cocoon coat is ...

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1950s French Coats and Outerwear

Chanel Vintage Haute Couture raspberry color skirt suit
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture raspberry color skirt suit

Chanel Vintage Haute Couture raspberry color skirt suit

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Truly beautiful 1979 Vintage Chanel skirt suit in raspberry color. Jacket is just Devine cut . Four front faux pockets with flops , gold buttons and collar with braided rope finishe...

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1970s French Skirt Suits

Valentino  Haute Couture Silk and leather Evening Handbag
Valentino  Haute Couture Silk and leather Evening Handbag

Valentino Haute Couture Silk and leather Evening Handbag

By Valentino Garavani

Located in Paris, FR

Very Rare and preciously Embroidered Pink A. leather and Pink Silk evening Hand Bag . "Baroc" pearls and Crystals are patterned and embroidered in shapes of sea star . the bag ...

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1970s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

1980s VALENTINO Haute Couture Black Flounce Long Dress
1980s VALENTINO Haute Couture Black Flounce Long Dress

1980s VALENTINO Haute Couture Black Flounce Long Dress

By Valentino

Located in Milan, Italy

This gorgeous 1980s Valentino Boutique Evening Dress has bodice in a velvet fabric, drop shoulder, layered tulle skirt with underskirt and back zip closure. Made in Italy Good Vinta...

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Late 1940's Jacques Griffe Haute Couture Gown
Late 1940's Jacques Griffe Haute Couture Gown

Late 1940's Jacques Griffe Haute Couture Gown

By Jacques Griffe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant gown from Jacques Griffe dates to the late 1940's. It features a ruched bodice that radiates diagonally from the hip. Shoulder swag is attached at the right shoulder, drape...

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1940s French Evening Gowns

Circa 1988 Pierre Cardin Archtitectral Haute Couture Ensemble
Circa 1988 Pierre Cardin Archtitectral Haute Couture Ensemble

Circa 1988 Pierre Cardin Archtitectral Haute Couture Ensemble

By Pierre Cardin

Located in New York, NY

Shape, detail and color all preoccupied the design sensibility of Pierre Cardin. This circa 1988 ensemble with a color block jacket has three descending, sharp angles and snaps on t...

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1980s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Exceptional Chanel Haute Couture Lace and Ribbon Gown
Exceptional Chanel Haute Couture Lace and Ribbon Gown

Exceptional Chanel Haute Couture Lace and Ribbon Gown

Located in New York, NY

RARE vintage STORE HOURS: Monday to Friday 11:30 to 6PM 24 West 57th Street Fifth floor in The New York Gallery Building 212.581.7273 FOLLOW OUR BLOG: www.rarevintage.blogspot.com

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20th Century French Empire Waist Dresses

1979 Valentino Haute Couture Silk and Lace Ensemble
1979 Valentino Haute Couture Silk and Lace Ensemble

1979 Valentino Haute Couture Silk and Lace Ensemble

By Valentino

Located in New York, NY

RARE vintage STORE HOURS: Monday to Friday 11:30 to 6PM 24 West 57th Street Fifth floor in The New York Gallery Building 212.581.7273 FOLLOW OUR BLOG: www.rarevintage.blogspot....

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1970s French Evening Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Silk Peasant Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Silk Peasant Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Silk Peasant Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

* This stunning numbered dress has a tie at the back of the neck. * It has a drop waistband with a separate belt. * It has straight skirt bottom over a pleated skirt bottom. Me...

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1970s French Day Dresses

1950s Jean Patou Haute Couture Silver Fox Stole
1950s Jean Patou Haute Couture Silver Fox Stole

1950s Jean Patou Haute Couture Silver Fox Stole

By Jean Patou

Located in New York, NY

Perfectly glamorous is this labeled and numbered silver fox stole from Jean Patou with a silk lining. Can be worn wrapped over a dress for an evening out or more casually belted ove...

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1950s French Stoles

Lanvin Haute Couture Green Gazar and Gold Lame Pleated Gown, early 1960s
Lanvin Haute Couture Green Gazar and Gold Lame Pleated Gown, early 1960s

Lanvin Haute Couture Green Gazar and Gold Lame Pleated Gown, early 1960s

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, Chelsea

Vintage Lanvin Haute Couture Pleated Evening Gown. This stunning gown was created by Lanvin in the early 1960's (1962 - 1965).

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1960s French Evening Gowns

1980s Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Puffball Polka Dot Dress With Faux Sleeves
1980s Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Puffball Polka Dot Dress With Faux Sleeves

1980s Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Puffball Polka Dot Dress With Faux Sleeves

By Christian Lacroix

Located in London, Chelsea

Vintage Lacroix Haute Couture Puffball Polka Dot Dress. This phenomenal strapless dress by Christian Lacroix dates back from the late 1980’s.

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Valentino Haute Couture gorgeous beige silk chiffon cocktail dress with embroide
Valentino Haute Couture gorgeous beige silk chiffon cocktail dress with embroide

Valentino Haute Couture gorgeous beige silk chiffon cocktail dress with embroide

By Valentino, Valentino Couture

Located in Paris, FR

VALENTINO COUTURE (Made in Italy) Lovely nude silk chiffon evening set comprised of a dress and a top. The dress features a skater cut with pleats from the waist down and thin should...

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1970s Italian Evening Dresses

A 1960s Vintage Givenchy Haute Couture Silk Jersey Tunic
A 1960s Vintage Givenchy Haute Couture Silk Jersey Tunic

A 1960s Vintage Givenchy Haute Couture Silk Jersey Tunic

By Givenchy

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A fabulous 1960s Givenchy couture purple silk jersey tunic with a ruffle collar, long sleeves and elasticated cuffs. The tunic is couture numbered: 63599 The size of the Tunic co...

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1960s Unknown Blouses

1960's Shireen McKee Haute Couture Striped Wool Coat
1960's Shireen McKee Haute Couture Striped Wool Coat

1960's Shireen McKee Haute Couture Striped Wool Coat

Located in Houston, TX

Unbelievable Shireen McKee Couture striped milk and white chocolate wool coat. This mid-century designer woolen weave striped fabric piece is artfully decorated with ethnic notes. ...

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1960s Dutch Coats and Outerwear

Christian Dior 1984 Haute Couture Silk Gown with Jacket
Christian Dior 1984 Haute Couture Silk Gown with Jacket

Christian Dior 1984 Haute Couture Silk Gown with Jacket

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A silk wrap gown from Christian Dior couture, Printemps-Été 1984. Equal parts tailored and sexy, gown is accented by a feminine navy silk bow belt, and has accompanying tailored jack...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Lanvin haute couture brown tartan skirt suit, circa 1967
Lanvin haute couture brown tartan skirt suit, circa 1967

Lanvin haute couture brown tartan skirt suit, circa 1967

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

This beautifully constructed couture suit by Lanvin consists of a jacket and skirt in matching peach and black tartan wool. Wooden toggles fasten up the front of the jacket with blac...

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1960s French Skirt Suits

Nicholas Oakwell, haute couture gold gown, Spring/Summer 2012
Nicholas Oakwell, haute couture gold gown, Spring/Summer 2012

Nicholas Oakwell, haute couture gold gown, Spring/Summer 2012

Located in London, GB

Nicholas Oakwell “Matchstick” gown in tulle with bugle beads from the Spring/Summer 2012 collection, with gold and silver ombré beaded panels at bust, waist and leg. Oakwell, who st...

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2010s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1965s Jean PATOU HAUTE COUTURE ''Bubble'' embroidered tunic dress
1965s Jean PATOU HAUTE COUTURE ''Bubble'' embroidered tunic dress

1965s Jean PATOU HAUTE COUTURE ''Bubble'' embroidered tunic dress

Located in Newark, DE

Jean Patou, by Michel Goma ( attributed ),France circa 1965- 74 A gorgeous patou couture tunic dress , formed of two fully embroidered straight flaps held by pink ties to the side...

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1960s French Babydoll Day Dresses

Jacques Fath haute couture black skirt & top, circa 1953
Jacques Fath haute couture black skirt & top, circa 1953

Jacques Fath haute couture black skirt & top, circa 1953

By Jacques Fath

Located in London, GB

This utterly chic two-piece evening ensemble consisting of a velvet halter neck top and satin skirt is perfect for red carpet events. The top features a sweetheart neckline and faste...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Early 1980s Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Blue Beaded Dress
Early 1980s Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Blue Beaded Dress

Early 1980s Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Blue Beaded Dress

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Paris, FR

PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Evening dress in electric blue viscose with thin straps whose bustier is entirely embroidered with faux pearls, green and electric blue sequins, and tubular copp...

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Jean Patou Vintage Haute Couture Amazing Embroidered Evening Dress
Jean Patou Vintage Haute Couture Amazing Embroidered Evening Dress

Jean Patou Vintage Haute Couture Amazing Embroidered Evening Dress

By Jean Patou

Located in Paris, FR

Dress with small high neck d Asian inspiration in ecru gazar completely rebrodé of glitter orange pink(rose) silver and of small fancy pearls white and orange. The collar the small s...

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Givenchy 1960s Haute Couture Gown with Heavily Beaded Waistband
Givenchy 1960s Haute Couture Gown with Heavily Beaded Waistband

Givenchy 1960s Haute Couture Gown with Heavily Beaded Waistband

By Givenchy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Super stunning 1960s Gown by the House of Givenchy. In tones of Tangerine and white in a painterly floral print.. Waistband heavily encrusted with beads, faux fems and rhinestones. D...

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1960s French Evening Gowns

Nicholas Oakwell, haute couture gold sequin gown, Spring/Summer 2012
Nicholas Oakwell, haute couture gold sequin gown, Spring/Summer 2012

Nicholas Oakwell, haute couture gold sequin gown, Spring/Summer 2012

Located in London, GB

Nicholas Oakwell “Scatterblocks” gown in tulle with pailettes from the Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Oakwell, who started out as a milliner before turning his hand to couture, prese...

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2010s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Nicholas Oakwell, haute couture silver & gold dress, Spring/Summer 2012
Nicholas Oakwell, haute couture silver & gold dress, Spring/Summer 2012

Nicholas Oakwell, haute couture silver & gold dress, Spring/Summer 2012

Located in London, GB

Nicholas Oakwell “London Lights” printed dress in organza with paillettes from the Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Oakwell, who started out as a milliner before turning his hand to co...

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2010s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

A 1960s Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Wool Skirt Suit
A 1960s Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Wool Skirt Suit

A 1960s Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Wool Skirt Suit

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A classic 1960s heavy grey wool skirt suit consisting of a fitted knee-length pencil skirt and a classic structured blazer with a single button closure. The blazer has large shoul...

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1960s Unknown Skirt Suits

1957 Haute Couture Balenciaga Strapless Black Riechers Marescot Lace Dress
1957 Haute Couture Balenciaga Strapless Black Riechers Marescot Lace Dress

1957 Haute Couture Balenciaga Strapless Black Riechers Marescot Lace Dress

By Balenciaga

Located in Houston, TX

Elegant knee length cocktail dress by Cristobal Balenciaga. This strapless black dress features a black body - skimming slip dress visible under the dress' top layer of lace. The lay...

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

1961 Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Haute Couture Cocktail Dress
1961 Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Haute Couture Cocktail Dress

1961 Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Haute Couture Cocktail Dress

By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan

Located in New York, NY

The Fall of 1961 marked the somewhat tumultuous end to Yves Saint Laurent's career at Dior and his beginning as one of the most well known and influential couturiers of the 20th cent...

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Vintage Haute Couture Four Leaf Clover Chain adorned Jacket
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture Four Leaf Clover Chain adorned Jacket

Chanel Vintage Haute Couture Four Leaf Clover Chain adorned Jacket

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

The appeal of the four-leaf clover comes as much from the symmetry of its four leaves as from its reputation as a good luck charm. It was one of Coco Chanel’s favorite motifs.This ja...

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1980s French Blazers

1950s Jean Desses Haute Couture Navy Guipure Lace Cocktail Dress
1950s Jean Desses Haute Couture Navy Guipure Lace Cocktail Dress

1950s Jean Desses Haute Couture Navy Guipure Lace Cocktail Dress

By Jean Dessès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Done in gorgeous navy blue guipure lace, this strapless Jean Desses cocktail dress features a nipped waist, full skirt, and sweetheart neckline. The waist has a peplum on either side...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Extraordinary 1970s Valentino Haute Couture Gown with Bijoux-Embroidered Snake
Extraordinary 1970s Valentino Haute Couture Gown with Bijoux-Embroidered Snake

Extraordinary 1970s Valentino Haute Couture Gown with Bijoux-Embroidered Snake

By Valentino

Located in New York, NY

An extraordinary example of Italian glamour by Valentino. Circa 1970s four ply silk crepe gown, with Goddess style one shoulder strap adorned with a bijoux-embroidered python. The ...

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1970s Italian Evening Gowns

1920s French haute couture exquisite lace and silk chiffon gown
1920s French haute couture exquisite lace and silk chiffon gown

1920s French haute couture exquisite lace and silk chiffon gown

Located in Newark, DE

Attributed to the house of CHANEL, Paris,circa 1920 Exquisite nude color silk chiffon and superb Chantilly lace evening gown. Size S to M. DELIVERY INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

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20th Century French Evening Gowns

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Haute Couture For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary piece of haute couture you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Gray, Beige and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of haute couture may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior and Chanel are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Haute Couture?

The price for a piece of haute couture starts at $166 and tops out at $60,169, and on average, selling for $2,497.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

Questions About Haute Couture
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify haute couture, start by locating the brand label on your item. Once you know who produced it, you can check the official list of haute couture fashion houses published on the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode website to see if the maker is on the list. By law, only maisons that meet certain standards established by the Paris Chamber of Commerce can be considered haute couture. Find a wide variety of apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Why it's called couture is owed to the origin of the word. In French, couture means "dressmaking" or "sewing." The term fits couture fashion because it refers to pieces that are designed and tailored to order. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of apparel from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    In fashion, “haute couture” means "high sewing" or "high dressmaking." Haute couture is French and refers to the creation of one-of-a-kind pieces by an esteemed fashion designer or house for a particular client. 

    Haute couture garments such as dresses are pieces of clothing constructed by hand from start to finish and are made with the highest quality materials. They are expertly created by firms that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Dior, Maison Margiela and Schiaparelli are some of fashion's universally revered haute couture houses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Haute couture is the name of custom-designed clothing that select fashion houses produce. To qualify as haute couture, a maker must receive certification from the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris. Each year, this chamber of commerce publishes a list of the current haute couture maisons. Shop a selection of apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The difference between couture and haute couture comes down to the regulations and laws of France. A couture fashion label is any label that produces made-to-order pieces for clients. To be accurately identified as haute couture, a couture maison must secure certification from the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris. Each year, this organization publishes a list of current haute couture fashion houses. Explore a large selection of apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, Versace is haute couture. The Italian fashion house is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that determines which firms can operate with haute couture status.

    More than any designer before him, Gianni Versace mined celebrity, music and Pop art for inspiration. In fact, the New York Times noted in 1997 that the fashion industry "is now driven by contemporary culture because Mr. Versace made it that way."

    On 1stDibs, find vintage Versace clothing and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Haute couture is described as high-end luxury wear that has been custom-fitted and constructed by hand from start to finish and is governed by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode in France. ​​You can shop a variety of top fashion houses' haute couture designs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    A haute couture dress is dress is a dress that was made by an esteemed haute couture designer. Dresses created by haute couture houses are constructed by hand from start to finish. They’re made of the finest materials and are individually tailored to meet the needs of a specific client.

    Haute couture garments are expertly created by firms that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Dior, Maison Margiela and Schiaparelli are examples of universally revered haute couture houses.

    Find haute couture dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 20, 2024
    Yes, Dior is haute couture.

    The French luxury fashion house Christian Dior is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that determines which maisons can operate with haute couture status.

    When Christian Dior launched his haute couture house, in 1946, he wanted nothing less than to make “an elegant woman more beautiful and a beautiful woman more elegant.” He succeeded, and in doing so the visionary designer altered the landscape of 20th century fashion. Vintage Dior bags, shoes, evening dresses, shirts and other garments and accessories are known today for their feminine and sophisticated sensibility.

    On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage Dior apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024
    Yes, Balmain is haute couture. The term haute couture refers to high-end luxury wear that has been custom-fitted and constructed by hand from start to finish. The world of haute couture is governed by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode in France.

    Fashion designer Pierre Balmain established his now-iconic label in 1945. In the postwar years, Balmain became known for bell-shaped skirts falling from slender waists, structured jackets over sheath day dresses and embellishments like fur trim.

    From the dresses favored by Hollywood icons like Audrey Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich to the sleek, skinny jeans seen on Nicki Minaj, Kid Cudi and every Kardashian, clothes from the House of Balmain have long been mainstays in celebrity wardrobes. Shop a collection of vintage Balmain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Whether Mugler is haute couture may vary from year to year. This is due to the fact that the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode updates its list of haute couture fashion houses annually. Generally, the French luxury fashion house founded by Thierry Mugler has regularly appeared on the list of official haute couture fashion houses. Explore a variety of Mugler apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 7, 2024
    Yes, Louis Vuitton is haute couture. The iconic French luxury brand is a member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body of haute couture as an art form.

    Founded in 1868 as the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture and renamed FHCM in 2017, the organization has around 100 members — and Sidney Toledano, the CEO of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), sits on its executive committee. "Haute couture" is a legal term that, literally translated, means "high sewing" and refers to innovative, hand-crafted garments created for private clients and presented to the public every January and July.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    Worth, the father of haute couture, is Charles Frederick Worth. In 1858, he established the House of Worth in Paris and began creating custom-made dresses for celebrities like Sarah Bernhardt and Jenny Lind and elites of fashion. By the 1870s, he was widely known throughout Europe, and many now consider him the first truly successful fashion designer. Explore a wide variety of apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between luxury and haute couture relates to exclusivity. Luxury is a general term for items made from fine materials and with meticulous crafting techniques that maximize quality, allowing them to be sold for high prices. Makers that produce these items are luxury brands. To be called haute couture, a brand must meet the strict requirements of the Paris Chamber of Commerce. Each year, its commission, the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, publishes a list of haute couture fashion houses. Explore a collection of luxury apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if something is haute couture, first look for a size tag. Haute couture is custom-made for the purchaser, eliminating the need for a size tag. Every inch of a haute couture item will be flawless as well. Imperfections like misaligned or uneven stitches, poor-quality fabrics or cheaply made zippers and buttons are a sign that a piece isn't haute couture. You can also consult the list of haute couture fashion houses published by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode every year. The list is accessible on the organization's website. Explore a wide variety of apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between high fashion and haute couture comes down to official recognition. For its pieces to be legally called haute couture, a fashion house must meet the standards set forth by the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris, which publishes a list of haute couture labels every year. High fashion is a general term for pieces designed and tailored to order that sell at aspirational price points. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    The difference between ready-to-wear and haute couture comes down to availability and pricing as well as whether or not the brand in question can assert haute couture status (this denomination is protected by law). Haute couture garments are crafted by maisons that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Haute couture items are custom-made and individually tailored to fit the wearer. As a result, they sell for very high prices. Fashion houses produce ready-to-wear apparel on a much larger scale in a range of predetermined sizes and sell it at lower price points. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    The difference between prêt-à-porter and haute couture is availability and average price points. Also called ready-to-wear, prêt-à-porter is the term for apparel available for purchase in stores in various sizes. Haute couture pieces are custom-made to fit the wearer's body size and type, as well as their tastes. As a result, haute couture fashion tends to cost significantly more and its pieces are one-of-a-kind. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of apparel and accessories.

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