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Oscar De la Renta Runway Fall 2007 Black Taffeta Heavily Beaded Dress-Size 2
Oscar De la Renta Runway Fall 2007 Black Taffeta Heavily Beaded Dress-Size 2

Oscar De la Renta Runway Fall 2007 Black Taffeta Heavily Beaded Dress-Size 2

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Oscar De la Renta Runway Fall 2007 Black Silk Taffeta Heavily Beaded Dress-Size 2. This dress was look #35 in the Oscar De la Renta Fall 2007 Ready to Wear Fashion Show.

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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

KATHARINE HAMNETT LONDON 1996 Vintage Runway Heavily Beaded Dress
KATHARINE HAMNETT LONDON 1996 Vintage Runway Heavily Beaded Dress

KATHARINE HAMNETT LONDON 1996 Vintage Runway Heavily Beaded Dress

By Katharine Hamnett

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Katharine Hamnett SS96 Runway Vintage Jet black with iridescent green sequins covered with iridescent purple glass beads Moves when you shake and walk it's amazing Back zipper Size M...

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1990s Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de La Renta Runway Resort 2016 Navy and Black Heavily Beaded Dress-Size 4
Oscar de La Renta Runway Resort 2016 Navy and Black Heavily Beaded Dress-Size 4

Oscar de La Renta Runway Resort 2016 Navy and Black Heavily Beaded Dress-Size 4

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Oscar de La Renta Runway Resort 2016 Navy and Black Heavily Beaded Dress-Size 4 This stunning runway dress was look # in the Oscar De la Renta Resort 2016 Collection.

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2010s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford Cobalt Blue Deco Inspired Ltd Production Beaded Evening Dress
Tom Ford Cobalt Blue Deco Inspired Ltd Production Beaded Evening Dress

Tom Ford Cobalt Blue Deco Inspired Ltd Production Beaded Evening Dress

By Gucci, Tom Ford

Located in Los Angeles, CA

In addition, the striking deco style mimics that of 20’s expensive heavily beaded dresses. A Tom Ford treasure with tremendous entrance appeal.

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Raymond Martier Silk Dress with Heavily Bead Trim 1960s
Raymond Martier Silk Dress with Heavily Bead Trim 1960s

Raymond Martier Silk Dress with Heavily Bead Trim 1960s

By Martier Raymond

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous black silk dress with elaborate beaded trim from Raymond Martier, New York. It has a V neckline, skims the body then falls straight to hem. Around the neck 3.5" and the ...

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1960s American Day Dresses

Ceil Chapman Early Heavily Beaded Black Party Dress, 1960s
Ceil Chapman Early Heavily Beaded Black Party Dress, 1960s

Ceil Chapman Early Heavily Beaded Black Party Dress, 1960s

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ceil Chapman sweet and sexy little black dress with all over beading, circa early 1960's Scoop neck and back detail with a classic wiggle silhouette. Sophisticated Old Hollywood glam...

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20th Century Evening Dresses

Zuhair Murad Heavy Bead & Sequin Embellished Evening Dress/Gown
Zuhair Murad Heavy Bead & Sequin Embellished Evening Dress/Gown

Zuhair Murad Heavy Bead & Sequin Embellished Evening Dress/Gown

By Zuhair Murad

Located in London, GB

Zuhair Murad Heavy Bead & Sequin Embellished Evening Dress/Gown Royal blue evening gown designed with an all-over dense bugle bead, micro-seed bead, and tone-on-tone sequin motif in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Escada Black Silk Heavily Silver Beaded Sleeveless Evening Dress - 36
Escada Black Silk Heavily Silver Beaded Sleeveless Evening Dress - 36

Escada Black Silk Heavily Silver Beaded Sleeveless Evening Dress - 36

By Escada

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Escada Black Silk Heavily Beaded Sleeveless Evening Dress - 36 This dress looks more like a Naeem Khan than an Escada.

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2010s Indian Evening Dresses and Gowns

HAUTE COUTURE INTERNATIONAL Heavily Beaded Silk Champagne Opera Coat & Dress
HAUTE COUTURE INTERNATIONAL Heavily Beaded Silk Champagne Opera Coat & Dress

HAUTE COUTURE INTERNATIONAL Heavily Beaded Silk Champagne Opera Coat & Dress

By HAUTE COUTURE INT'L

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Haute Couture International ensemble is composed of a champagne tone embellished silk with a floral/Ivy motif. The coat features center button closures and the gown has a center...

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20th Century Hong Kong Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

Beautiful Jack Bryan 1960s 1970s Pale Yellow Heavily Beaded Lace Dress
Beautiful Jack Bryan 1960s 1970s Pale Yellow Heavily Beaded Lace Dress

Beautiful Jack Bryan 1960s 1970s Pale Yellow Heavily Beaded Lace Dress

By Jack Bryan

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous late 1960s / early 1970s pale yellow vintage lace dress. Heavily beaded in ways which compliment and match the lace.

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1960s Evening Gowns

F/W 1991 Valentino Garavani Runway Pink Heavily Beaded Ikat Dress 8
F/W 1991 Valentino Garavani Runway Pink Heavily Beaded Ikat Dress 8

F/W 1991 Valentino Garavani Runway Pink Heavily Beaded Ikat Dress 8

By Valentino

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Valentino dress from the Fall/Winter 1991 collection features a fitted mini silhouette fully covered in multicolor beading, sequins, and embroidery arranged in an Ikat-style pat...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

BADGLEY MISCHKA 90's Vintage heavily beaded beige long evening gown maxi dress
BADGLEY MISCHKA 90's Vintage heavily beaded beige long evening gown maxi dress

BADGLEY MISCHKA 90's Vintage heavily beaded beige long evening gown maxi dress

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Badgley Mischka Vintage Sand colored and beautifully beaded long sleeve gown Missing size and comp tag, please see measurements below, fits like a size 0 Flawless Measurements in inc...

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1990s Evening Gowns

1990s Oleg Cassini Black Tie Silk Heavily Beaded Evening Dress size UK 12 US 10
1990s Oleg Cassini Black Tie Silk Heavily Beaded Evening Dress size UK 12 US 10

1990s Oleg Cassini Black Tie Silk Heavily Beaded Evening Dress size UK 12 US 10

By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini

Located in Maghera, GB

A spectacular vintage Oleg Cassini Black Tie evening gown, dating to the 1990s. Crafted from black silk and lavishly embellished with an extraordinary arrangement of silver-tone sequ...

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1980s Chinese Aesthetic 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

Stunning Vintage Bob Mackie Heavily Beaded Silk Chiffon Leopard Gown
Stunning Vintage Bob Mackie Heavily Beaded Silk Chiffon Leopard Gown

Stunning Vintage Bob Mackie Heavily Beaded Silk Chiffon Leopard Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in San Diego, CA

Drop dead gorgeous vintage Bob Mackie Fall 1997 Gown! Features all-over beading on bodice, with a leopard chiffon backdrop. Skirt features beading amongst layers of silk chiffon on a...

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1990s American Evening Gowns

HAUTE COUTURE INT'L Gold Heavily Beaded Gown with Belt Size Large
HAUTE COUTURE INT'L Gold Heavily Beaded Gown with Belt Size Large

HAUTE COUTURE INT'L Gold Heavily Beaded Gown with Belt Size Large

By HAUTE COUTURE INT'L

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Haute Couture Int'l gown is composed of a heavily beaded silk in gold. The dress features a classic style with zipper closure and belt.

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20th Century Hong Kong Evening Gowns

Oleg Cassini Black Heavily Beaded Illusion Power Gown w Trumpet Skirt - S, 1980s
Oleg Cassini Black Heavily Beaded Illusion Power Gown w Trumpet Skirt - S, 1980s

Oleg Cassini Black Heavily Beaded Illusion Power Gown w Trumpet Skirt - S, 1980s

By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini

Located in Tucson, AZ

Bodice features banded neckline, padded puff shoulders and inverted “V” drop waist; taffeta trumpet skirt from drop waist to hem. Heavily beaded lace with swinging beaded “fringe”, s...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Rare 1990 Versace Atelier Egyptian One-of-a-Kind Heavily Beaded Runway Gown
Rare 1990 Versace Atelier Egyptian One-of-a-Kind Heavily Beaded Runway Gown

Rare 1990 Versace Atelier Egyptian One-of-a-Kind Heavily Beaded Runway Gown

By Dolce & Gabbana, Atelier Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare 1990 custom made gown designed by Gianni Versace for his Versace Atelier label. High neck sleeveless dress fashioned of rich green damask silk; adorned throughout with weighty...

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1990s Evening Gowns

Stephen Yearick Nude Heavily Hand Beaded Silk Chiffon Drape Back Evening Gown 6
Stephen Yearick Nude Heavily Hand Beaded Silk Chiffon Drape Back Evening Gown 6

Stephen Yearick Nude Heavily Hand Beaded Silk Chiffon Drape Back Evening Gown 6

By Stephen Yearick

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stephen Yearick, nude silk chiffon heavily hand beaded, draped back evening gown. Perfect for any big event, this beautiful hand beaded & sequined silk gown is a real show stopper!

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Informal Dresses

Malcolm Starr Heavily Beaded Green Silk Organza Gown, Circa 1970s
Malcolm Starr Heavily Beaded Green Silk Organza Gown, Circa 1970s

Malcolm Starr Heavily Beaded Green Silk Organza Gown, Circa 1970s

By Malcolm Starr

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Malcolm Starr Heavily Beaded Green Silk Organza Gown - 8- Circa 70's This Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr creation is fabulous. This gorgeous green silk organza fabric is all hand b...

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1970s American Empire Waist Dresses

EAVIS & BROWN Black Velvet Heavily Beaded Strapless Gown with Chiffon Size 2 4
EAVIS & BROWN Black Velvet Heavily Beaded Strapless Gown with Chiffon Size 2 4

EAVIS & BROWN Black Velvet Heavily Beaded Strapless Gown with Chiffon Size 2 4

By Eavis & Brown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Eavis & Brown design is composed of black velvet with chiffon godets and heavy beaded embellishment. There is a center back zipper closure, and interior waist belt and boned bus...

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20th Century English Cocktail Dresses

Amazing Vintage Holly's Harp 1970s Black + Blue Beaded Silk Jersey Flapper Dress
Amazing Vintage Holly's Harp 1970s Black + Blue Beaded Silk Jersey Flapper Dress

Amazing Vintage Holly's Harp 1970s Black + Blue Beaded Silk Jersey Flapper Dress

By Holly Harp

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational 1970s HOLLY'S HARP black and royal blue silk jersey heavily beaded disco meets flapper dress! Features a double ply silk jersey that hugs the body in all the right places.

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1970s American Evening Dresses

1960s Nina Ricci Couture Ruby Velvet Gown & Cape Ensemble W/ Heavy Bead Trim
1960s Nina Ricci Couture Ruby Velvet Gown & Cape Ensemble W/ Heavy Bead Trim

1960s Nina Ricci Couture Ruby Velvet Gown & Cape Ensemble W/ Heavy Bead Trim

By Nina Ricci

Located in Gresham, OR

An incredible and rare 1960s Nina Ricci Couture ruby red evening ensemble: an evening gown with a portrait neckline, fitted "princess" seaming, 3/4 sleeves and a faux Empire waist tr...

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1960s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

2000s Tuleh Lipstick Red Silk Fully Beaded Size 8 One Shoulder Vintage Y2K Dress
2000s Tuleh Lipstick Red Silk Fully Beaded Size 8 One Shoulder Vintage Y2K Dress

2000s Tuleh Lipstick Red Silk Fully Beaded Size 8 One Shoulder Vintage Y2K Dress

By Tuleh

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy early 2000s Y2K TULEH, by BRYAN BRADLEY red silk jersey one shoulder heavily beaded toga Grecian cocktail dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn red beads throughout.

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Pauline Trigere Iconic Diamante Studded Black Silk Evening Dress
Pauline Trigere Iconic Diamante Studded Black Silk Evening Dress

Pauline Trigere Iconic Diamante Studded Black Silk Evening Dress

By Pauline Trigère

Located in New Hope, PA

This is definitely one of my favorite Trigere designs. The long black crepe dress is heavily beaded with prong set rhinestones at the neckline, waist and wrists with slightly less sp...

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses

1960s White Lace and Pearl Embellished Dress and Jacket Set
1960s White Lace and Pearl Embellished Dress and Jacket Set

1960s White Lace and Pearl Embellished Dress and Jacket Set

Located in London, GB

The look is composed of a dress with a simple, sleeveless shift-dress silhouette and a lightweight jacket with a heavily beaded collar.

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1960s Hong Kong Wedding Dresses

Amazing Vintage Holly's Harp 1970s Black + Blue Beaded Silk Jersey Flapper Dress
Amazing Vintage Holly's Harp 1970s Black + Blue Beaded Silk Jersey Flapper Dress

Amazing Vintage Holly's Harp 1970s Black + Blue Beaded Silk Jersey Flapper Dress

By Holly Harp

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational 1970s HOLLY'S HARP black and royal blue silk jersey heavily beaded disco meets flapper dress! Features a double ply silk jersey that hugs the body in all the right places.

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Recent Sales

Current Naeem Khan Black Beaded Gatsby Dress
Current Naeem Khan Black Beaded Gatsby Dress

Current Naeem Khan Black Beaded Gatsby Dress

By Naeem Khan

Located in Toronto, ON

Currently in stores, this Naeem Khan dress retails for $3266.99. A gorgeous Gatsby-perfect party dress- this heavily beaded dress is the ideal LBD for a formal occasion.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Richilene Heavily Embroidered Beaded Pink Silk Chiffon Evening Dress
Vintage Richilene Heavily Embroidered Beaded Pink Silk Chiffon Evening Dress

Vintage Richilene Heavily Embroidered Beaded Pink Silk Chiffon Evening Dress

By Richilene

Located in Portland, OR

This is an exceptional Richilene New York vintage 1980's formal evening gown in a feather light pink silk chiffon with a heavily embroidered, beaded over bodice with stacked sequins.

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Vintage 1980s Black Silk Dress Heavily Beaded W Black & Gold Bronze Beads
Vintage 1980s Black Silk Dress Heavily Beaded W Black & Gold Bronze Beads

Vintage 1980s Black Silk Dress Heavily Beaded W Black & Gold Bronze Beads

Located in Portland, OR

This is a 1980's silk vintage dress with bugle beads of black making leaf-like designs and trim of gold bronze smaller beads. The label reads; Brilliante by J.A. The hem is iered wit...

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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2005 heavily beaded tribal mask corseted dress
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2005 heavily beaded tribal mask corseted dress

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2005 heavily beaded tribal mask corseted dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Rome, IT

• 1 of 1 piece, runway sample • One shoulder tan silk dress • Internal boned corset • Heavily embroidered and embellished with beads, stones, crystals and pearls • African tribal mas...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960's Cream Cocktail Dress with Heavily Beaded Fringed Trim
1960's Cream Cocktail Dress with Heavily Beaded Fringed Trim

1960's Cream Cocktail Dress with Heavily Beaded Fringed Trim

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage dress from Cathay Imports Limited dates to the 1960's and is made of a heavy cream fabric (most likely a synthetic or synthetic blend.

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1960s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

Krizia Lime and Aubergine Heavily Beaded Backless Silk Dress with Tulle Overlay
Krizia Lime and Aubergine Heavily Beaded Backless Silk Dress with Tulle Overlay

Krizia Lime and Aubergine Heavily Beaded Backless Silk Dress with Tulle Overlay

By Krizia

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Krizia dress, densely beaded in a graphic print dress. Beading is lime and aubergine colored on an aubergine silk. An unusual layer of tulle covers the beading. Dress ...

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Stephen Yearick Black Dress Heavily Beaded Silk With Open Back Drape
1980s Stephen Yearick Black Dress Heavily Beaded Silk With Open Back Drape

1980s Stephen Yearick Black Dress Heavily Beaded Silk With Open Back Drape

By Stephen Yearick

Located in Portland, OR

This is a stunning vintage dress designed by Stephen Yearick in the 1980's. The dress came from the estate of a 93 year old retired California judge who had an incredible wardrobe fi...

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1980s Singaporean Cocktail Dresses

1960s Blue and turquoise heavily beaded gown
1960s Blue and turquoise heavily beaded gown

1960s Blue and turquoise heavily beaded gown

Located in New York, NY

This 1960s sleeveless beaded gown is in good condition for its age. The floral blue and turquoise beading is beautiful and it fits roughly a 2-4 but please check measurements for ex...

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Edwardian Heavily Beaded & Embroidered Tulle Gown
Edwardian Heavily Beaded & Embroidered Tulle Gown

Edwardian Heavily Beaded & Embroidered Tulle Gown

Located in Bozeman, MT

October 2011 - our last month on 1stdibs.

Be sure to visit our website, kakkoiimono.com, where you will discover almost 1,000 vintage finds. We'll be celebrating our ...

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20th Century Edwardian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Christian Dior 1980s Heavily Beaded Black Chiffon Gown
Christian Dior 1980s Heavily Beaded Black Chiffon Gown

Christian Dior 1980s Heavily Beaded Black Chiffon Gown

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Museum attributed Mark Bohan for Christian Dior 1980s gown heavily beaded in gold, black and beaded. Multi-layered with dropped dolman sleeves. Full length with long sleeves that zip...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

1980s Bill Blass Couture Black and White Beaded Evening Dress
1980s Bill Blass Couture Black and White Beaded Evening Dress

1980s Bill Blass Couture Black and White Beaded Evening Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous, heavily beaded Bill Blass evening dress. Form fitting floor length maxi dress with wide jewel neckline and long sleeves.

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1980s American Maxi Dress

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

1940s 50's FULL LENGTH BLACK JET  HEAVILY BEADED GOWN W/SASH
1940s 50's FULL LENGTH BLACK JET  HEAVILY BEADED GOWN W/SASH

1940s 50's FULL LENGTH BLACK JET HEAVILY BEADED GOWN W/SASH

Located in San Francisco, CA

Featured is a magnificent black evening gown, entirely covered in black bead work. The elegant silhouette is highlighted with an attached sash, also heavily beaded, which ties over t...

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1940s Evening Gowns

1968 La Mendola Couture Heavily Pleated Yellow Silk-Jersey Beaded Glamour Gown
1968 La Mendola Couture Heavily Pleated Yellow Silk-Jersey Beaded Glamour Gown

1968 La Mendola Couture Heavily Pleated Yellow Silk-Jersey Beaded Glamour Gown

By La Mendola

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An absolutely breathtaking and ultra rare La Mendola Italian couture vibrant yellow pleated silk jersey beaded glamour gown dating back to their 1968 spring/summer collection.

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1960s European Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Malcom Starr floor length  evening coat and beaded dress 1960
Malcom Starr floor length  evening coat and beaded dress 1960

Malcom Starr floor length evening coat and beaded dress 1960

By Malcolm Starr

Located in New York, NY

Stunning Malcom Starr floor length burgundy evening coat and beaded dress 1960. Heavy silk duchess coat with Mandarin collar and spectacular hand made large crystal buttons .

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1960s American Evening Gowns

1990's Bob Mackie Pale Pink Heavily-Beaded Silk Strapless Bustier Hourglass Gown
1990's Bob Mackie Pale Pink Heavily-Beaded Silk Strapless Bustier Hourglass Gown

1990's Bob Mackie Pale Pink Heavily-Beaded Silk Strapless Bustier Hourglass Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A highly coveted and totally timeless Bob Mackie pale blush-pink silk beaded hourglass gown dating back to the early 1990's. Such a rare color! Bob Mackie began his career as a Holly...

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1990s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Michael Kors Collection Beaded Floral Dress with Sheer Lace Bell Sleeves (Italy)
Michael Kors Collection Beaded Floral Dress with Sheer Lace Bell Sleeves (Italy)

Michael Kors Collection Beaded Floral Dress with Sheer Lace Bell Sleeves (Italy)

By Michael Kors

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Michael Kors Collection Heavily Beaded Floral Dress with Sheer Lace Bell Sleeves Size 2, It's too small for my mannequin, it zips all the way up Bust 32" Waist 26" Hips 36" Length 3...

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1980s American Evening Dresses

KATHARINE HAMNETT LONDON 1996 Vintage Runway Heavily Beaded Dress
KATHARINE HAMNETT LONDON 1996 Vintage Runway Heavily Beaded Dress

KATHARINE HAMNETT LONDON 1996 Vintage Runway Heavily Beaded Dress

By Katharine Hamnett

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Katharine Hamnett SS96 Runway Vintage Jet black with iridescent green sequins covered with iridescent purple glass beads Moves when you shake and walk it's amazing Back zipper Size M...

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1990s Cocktail Dresses

Heavily Encrusted, Beaded 60s Shift Dress
Heavily Encrusted, Beaded 60s Shift Dress

Heavily Encrusted, Beaded 60s Shift Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

This classic 1960's evening dress is heavily beaded and studded with lucite pieces, beads and rhinestones on a silk organza base.

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Diane Imports Heavily Beaded Evening Dress
1960s Diane Imports Heavily Beaded Evening Dress

1960s Diane Imports Heavily Beaded Evening Dress

Located in Port Hope, ON

This dramatic lined rayon dress beaded with pearls, stones on a raised fab shaped leaf/flower pattern with interwoven gold thread, was created by Diane Imports in the 1960s. The d...

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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Mustard Linen Heavy Floral Beaded Dress - 12
Oscar de la Renta Mustard Linen Heavy Floral Beaded Dress - 12

Oscar de la Renta Mustard Linen Heavy Floral Beaded Dress - 12

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Oscar de la Renta Mustard Linen Heavy Floral Beaded Dress - 12. This dress is in excellent condition with only 1 area of beads coming loose in the back (minor).

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21st Century and Contemporary American Day Dresses

Vintage 1960's Blush Heavily Glass Beaded Lace Shift Dress
Vintage 1960's Blush Heavily Glass Beaded Lace Shift Dress

Vintage 1960's Blush Heavily Glass Beaded Lace Shift Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning 1960's heavy glass beaded blush lace shift dress with sheer lace sleeves and a pearl beaded collar and cuffs.

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1960s American Shift Dresses

ESCADA 2001 Vintage Bell Sleeve Heavily Beaded Mini Dress
ESCADA 2001 Vintage Bell Sleeve Heavily Beaded Mini Dress

ESCADA 2001 Vintage Bell Sleeve Heavily Beaded Mini Dress

By Escada

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Escada 2001 Vintage Burgundy, Gold, & Black beading and embellishments throughout I actually think the print is of Dragons Lined in soft silk Extremely comfortable German size F3...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Glam C.1960 Heavily Beaded Goldenrod Satin Evening Gown Dress
Glam C.1960 Heavily Beaded Goldenrod Satin Evening Gown Dress

Glam C.1960 Heavily Beaded Goldenrod Satin Evening Gown Dress

By British Crown Colony

Located in Atlanta, GA

Made C.1960 in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony, this ultra glam evening dress features superior finishing and elaborate bead work replicating and rivaling French designs from the sam...

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1960s Hong Kong Evening Gowns

BOB MACKIE Vintage Anthracite Heavy Beaded Backless Mini Dress
BOB MACKIE Vintage Anthracite Heavy Beaded Backless Mini Dress

BOB MACKIE Vintage Anthracite Heavy Beaded Backless Mini Dress

By Bob Mackie

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Bob Mackie Vintage This is so much more than a dress! It looks 500% better on a real body Black and Grey (sometimes iridescent looking) beads with a beautiful gray colored background...

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20th Century Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Heavy Glass Beaded Metallic Gold + Silver Striped Dress
Vintage Heavy Glass Beaded Metallic Gold + Silver Striped Dress

Vintage Heavy Glass Beaded Metallic Gold + Silver Striped Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Fantastic gold and silver beaded stripes for days on this 80s stunner. Fully lined. Back zip and hook closure. DETAILS: Circa: 1980s Estimated Size: S-M Color: Taupe / Si...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

EAVIS & BROWN Vintage Black Heavily Hand Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress
EAVIS & BROWN Vintage Black Heavily Hand Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress

EAVIS & BROWN Vintage Black Heavily Hand Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress

By Eavis & Brown

Located in Leonardo, NJ

this dress is like Couture Eavis & Brown Vintage Jet black 100% silk Incredible beadwork throughout Has depth to it Front cut-outs Hugs the upper body Micro pleats to give it some sw...

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1990s Cocktail Dresses

1940s Heavily Beaded Ivory Rayon Crepe Cocktail Dress with Peplum Detail
1940s Heavily Beaded Ivory Rayon Crepe Cocktail Dress with Peplum Detail

1940s Heavily Beaded Ivory Rayon Crepe Cocktail Dress with Peplum Detail

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1940s silver bugle-bead and rhinestone studded rayon crepe cocktail dress in ivory. Buttons up back, front peplum detail. Peplum and hem are a matching scallop line.

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Galanos Heavily Beaded 1965 Gown - Book Piece
Galanos Heavily Beaded 1965 Gown - Book Piece

Galanos Heavily Beaded 1965 Gown - Book Piece

By James Galanos

Located in Gresham, OR

This incredible Galanos gown from 1965 is featured in the Galanos Retrospective book. The strapless bodice is heavily beaded and stoned with gold, red, green and clear stones and bea...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

Stunning 1960s Italian Made Heavily Hand Beaded Gown
Stunning 1960s Italian Made Heavily Hand Beaded Gown

Stunning 1960s Italian Made Heavily Hand Beaded Gown

Located in Port Hope, ON

Although there is no name label attached to this beautiful gown, it does have a 100% Acetate Made in Italy label. Double knit, wonderful blue, green and orange flower/leaf print...

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1960s Italian Evening Dresses and 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

unworn DRIES VAN NOTEN silk heavily beaded & sequined gown
unworn DRIES VAN NOTEN silk heavily beaded & sequined gown

unworn DRIES VAN NOTEN silk heavily beaded & sequined gown

By Dries van Noten

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very striking black and dark navy blue heavily beaded and sequined gown with large bishop sleeves from Dries Van Noten.

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Mary Mcfadden Raspberry Gown with Heavily beaded sleeve-Sz 12
Mary Mcfadden Raspberry Gown with Heavily beaded sleeve-Sz 12

Mary Mcfadden Raspberry Gown with Heavily beaded sleeve-Sz 12

By Mary McFadden

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mary Mcfadden Raspberry Gown with Heavily beaded sleeve-Sz 12 Circa 80's,Gown is in excellent pre-owned condition. Measurements: Bust 38 Hips 40 Sleeve length 14 Length 53

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1990S Black & Brown Beaded Silk Chiffon Heavily Embroidered Lace Gown
1990S Black & Brown Beaded Silk Chiffon Heavily Embroidered Lace Gown

1990S Black & Brown Beaded Silk Chiffon Heavily Embroidered Lace Gown

Located in New York, NY

This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black & Brown Beaded Silk Chiffon Heavily ...

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BOB MACKIE Vintage Heavily Beaded Cowl Neck Open Back Evening Gown

BOB MACKIE Vintage Heavily Beaded Cowl Neck Open Back Evening Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Bob Mackie Vintage Jet black and anthracite grey beads Heavy beading and creative designs throughout Halter top with sheer cowl neck High front slit Low open back USA 6 NWT's, no fla...

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1990s Evening Gowns

Vintage Oleg Cassini Heavily Beaded Column Gown From Reba McEntire Video
Vintage Oleg Cassini Heavily Beaded Column Gown From Reba McEntire Video

Vintage Oleg Cassini Heavily Beaded Column Gown From Reba McEntire Video

By Oleg Cassini

Located in San Diego, CA

Featuring the vintage Oleg Cassini heavily beaded gown Linda Davis wore in the "Does He Love You," video with Reba McEntire! Gorgeous black silk column gown, with intricate beading t...

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1990s Evening Gowns

1930s Black French Bias Evening Gown with Heavily Beaded Panels and Train
1930s Black French Bias Evening Gown with Heavily Beaded Panels and Train

1930s Black French Bias Evening Gown with Heavily Beaded Panels and Train

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1930s French evening gown: Bias cut silk crepe with low cut armholes and sexy low back. Heavily beaded tapered panels drape from front waist, over shoulder, to a wide...

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1930s French Evening Gowns

Early 1980s Bob Mackie Heavily Beaded Cowl Back Red High-Slit Evening Gown
Early 1980s Bob Mackie Heavily Beaded Cowl Back Red High-Slit Evening Gown

Early 1980s Bob Mackie Heavily Beaded Cowl Back Red High-Slit Evening Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From the early 1980s, this incredible red beaded Bob Mackie gown is completely covered in shiny red tube beads. This floor-length gown has bell sleeves, a high slit on one side, and ...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

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Jeannie McQueeny Pink & White Silk Heavily Beaded Caftan Laced Front Tassel Ties

Jeannie McQueeny Pink & White Silk Heavily Beaded Caftan Laced Front Tassel Ties

By Jeannie McQueeny

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Jeannie McQueeny pink and white silk, heavily beaded caftan, hidden laced front with bead tassel cords. This beautiful caftan is perfect for entertaining at home. Pink and white silk...

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MOLLIE PARNIS New York c.1960s Black Silk Beaded Sleeveless Shift Cocktail Dress
MOLLIE PARNIS New York c.1960s Black Silk Beaded Sleeveless Shift Cocktail Dress

MOLLIE PARNIS New York c.1960s Black Silk Beaded Sleeveless Shift Cocktail Dress

By Mollie Parnis

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage Mollie Parnis New York c.1960's black silk heavily beaded sleeveless shift cocktail dress. Black silk fully beaded in black glass bugle beads.

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

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Pauline Trigere Diamante Evening Dress

Pauline Trigere Diamante Evening Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

This long black crepe dress is heavily beaded at the neckline, waist and wrists with slightly less sparkle on the rest of the bodice.

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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

Galanos Gown
Galanos Gown

Galanos Gown

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Galanos Gown

By Galanos, James Galanos

Located in Austin, TX

Galanos brown chiffon long sleeve dress with heavily beaded waist. 35" bust, 30" waist, 38" hips, 27" sleeves, 59" length.

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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

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Tom Ford Cobalt Blue Beaded Deco Inspired Evening Dress Gown   New!

Tom Ford Cobalt Blue Beaded Deco Inspired Evening Dress Gown New!

By Tom Ford

Located in Los Angeles, CA

In addition, the striking deco style mimics that of 20’s expensive heavily beaded dresses. A Tom Ford treasure with tremendous entrance appeal.

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

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Vintage 1960s Sequin, Beaded + Embroidered Heavily Embellished Maxi Dress

Vintage 1960s Sequin, Beaded + Embroidered Heavily Embellished Maxi Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous long formal vintage dress with shimmery pastel and metallic embellishment. Sleeveless sleeves and side slit. Details: Fully Lined Back Metal Zip and Hook Closure Mar...

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1960s American Maxi Dress

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Located in Sparks, NV

Pastel yellow lace shift dress entirely encrusted in tiny pearl beads. Structured beaded collar and sleeveless sleeves. Details: Fully Lined Back Metal Zip and Hook Closure M...

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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2012 Valentino Runway Documented Heavy Beaded Gold Maxi-Dress

2012 Valentino Runway Documented Heavy Beaded Gold Maxi-Dress

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli's fantastical approach to design is embodied by this elaborately embellished Valentino dress created for the House’s Spring 2012 collectio...

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

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Located in San Diego, CA

Simply stunning vintage nude illusion heavily beaded silk custom made dress! Layers of nude silk chiffon, with intricate beading detail throughout.

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Vintage Heavily Beaded Silk Long Formal Dress or Gown, 1960s

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Located in Sparks, NV

Incredible vintage 1960s evening gown entirely covered in tiny silver glass beads. Off white silk fabric and rear metal zip closure. This is a heavy piece! Details: Fully Line...

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Gorgeous 1960s Heavily Embellished Beaded Silk Shantung Evening Gown or Dress

Gorgeous 1960s Heavily Embellished Beaded Silk Shantung Evening Gown or Dress

By Victoria Royal, Chas Stevens

Located in Sparks, NV

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By Versace

Located in Sparks, NV

Spectacular heavily beaded and sequin evening dress by Versace Collection.

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$8,988

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By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Heavily Beaded Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary heavily beaded dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Gray and more. You’re likely to find the perfect heavily beaded dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Mary McFadden, Riazee and Bob Mackie each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Finding a heavily beaded dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well.

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Prices for a heavily beaded dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $245 and can go as high as $24,000, while, on average they fetch $956.

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.

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