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Liquid Satin

1930s Haute Couture Black Liquid Satin Maxi Dress with Open Sleeves
1930s Haute Couture Black Liquid Satin Maxi Dress with Open Sleeves

1930s Haute Couture Black Liquid Satin Maxi Dress with Open Sleeves

Located in London, GB

construction, the body is tailored from inky black liquid satin and has a panelled construction with pleating

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1930s French Evening Dresses

Art Deco Liquid White Satin and Lace Naked Wedding Gown - XS, 1930s
Art Deco Liquid White Satin and Lace Naked Wedding Gown - XS, 1930s

Art Deco Liquid White Satin and Lace Naked Wedding Gown - XS, 1930s

Located in Tucson, AZ

underwear, and to the bias-cut liquid satin fabric that hugs every curve. It simultaneously reveals

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1930s American Wedding Dresses

S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Gold Liquid Silk Blend Satin Wide-Leg Pants
S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Gold Liquid Silk Blend Satin Wide-Leg Pants

S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Gold Liquid Silk Blend Satin Wide-Leg Pants

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a luxurious pair of golden silk-blend pants designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Spring/Summer 2001 collection. The silk and viscose blend and wide-leg construction give these...

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Early 2000s Italian Pants

2009 Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Strapless Maxi-Dress
2009 Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Strapless Maxi-Dress

2009 Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Strapless Maxi-Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

in electric blue to the 2012 Brit Awards. It is tailored from liquid black silk-satin, it has a

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

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VTG 1950 LIQUID GOLD  EVENING DRESS
VTG 1950 LIQUID GOLD  EVENING DRESS

VTG 1950 LIQUID GOLD EVENING DRESS

Located in San Francisco, CA

Featured is a 1940-1940 Lyn Delle liquid Gold Satin/silk with thin black stripes evening dress

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

2010 Christian Dior by John Galliano Ruby Red Silk Sheer Black Bra Bias-Cut Gown
2010 Christian Dior by John Galliano Ruby Red Silk Sheer Black Bra Bias-Cut Gown

2010 Christian Dior by John Galliano Ruby Red Silk Sheer Black Bra Bias-Cut Gown

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

ruby red liquid silk satin with a sheer red organza bodice. There is a beautiful black built-in bra

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2010s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1920s Black Liquid Satin Beaded Flapper Dress
1920s Black Liquid Satin Beaded Flapper Dress

1920s Black Liquid Satin Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

This stunning black liquid satin 1920's flapper dress has a fabulous black panelled flounce to the

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses

Vintage 1940s Black liquid satin bombshell dress, Evening gown
Vintage 1940s Black liquid satin bombshell dress, Evening gown

Vintage 1940s Black liquid satin bombshell dress, Evening gown

Located in NEWARK, GB

gorgeous design, the dress is very figure flattering and made from rich inky Black, liquid satin that falls

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Mid-20th Century British Evening Dresses

Biba 70's Liquid Satin & Marabou Feather Maxi Wrap Gown Robe
Biba 70's Liquid Satin & Marabou Feather Maxi Wrap Gown Robe

Biba 70's Liquid Satin & Marabou Feather Maxi Wrap Gown Robe

By Biba, Barbara Hulanicki Biba

Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW

A glamorous artefact of London’s 1970s art-deco revival, this liquid-satin wrap gown by Biba

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1970s British Peignoirs

Christian Dior 1998 Dress and Shawl
Christian Dior 1998 Dress and Shawl

Christian Dior 1998 Dress and Shawl

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Norwich, GB

collection. Subtle cowl neckline with a liquid textured satin lilac colour. Condition The dress is in very

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Gold Beaded Liquid Satin Evening Gown
1930s Gold Beaded Liquid Satin Evening Gown

1930s Gold Beaded Liquid Satin Evening Gown

Located in London, GB

complementary against the warm gold coloured satin. It is your archetypal 1930s bias cut panel dress with an

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1930s British Cocktail Dresses

1920s Floor Length Satin Tulip Print Flapper Gown
1920s Floor Length Satin Tulip Print Flapper Gown

1920s Floor Length Satin Tulip Print Flapper Gown

Located in London, GB

Wonderful original 1920's black liquid satin floor length flapper gown. This is a loose fitting

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Liquid Gold Satin Floral Print Bias Cut Dress
1930s Liquid Gold Satin Floral Print Bias Cut Dress

1930s Liquid Gold Satin Floral Print Bias Cut Dress

Located in London, GB

This sensational liquid gold satin bias cut dress; an original vintage 1930s piece, is one of the

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1930s British Evening Dresses

Chloè Multicolored Floral Jacket, 1980s
Chloè Multicolored Floral Jacket, 1980s

Chloè Multicolored Floral Jacket, 1980s

By Chloé

Located in Boca Raton, FL

from a liquid silk-satin fabric. The base is an off-black tone and is covered with a variety of floral

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1980s French Jackets

BIBA 70S SATIN GOWN
BIBA 70S SATIN GOWN

BIBA 70S SATIN GOWN

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BIBA 70S SATIN GOWN

By Biba

Located in Miami Beach, FL

/> FABRIC LIQUID SATIN LABEL BIBA EXCELLENT CONDITION All items are available

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1970s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s Rare Liquid Silk Satin Copper Suit
1940s Rare Liquid Silk Satin Copper Suit

1940s Rare Liquid Silk Satin Copper Suit

Located in Rockwood, ON

rich, luxe copper with an almost deep undertone of pink to it. Made of thick silk satin it is just

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1940s Skirt Suits

1940s Silk & Ice Blue Satin Inset Tie Gown
1940s Silk & Ice Blue Satin Inset Tie Gown

1940s Silk & Ice Blue Satin Inset Tie Gown

Located in Rockwood, ON

an ice blue liquid silk satin inset along the front. Its deceptive size wise as it is cut to drape

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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1994 Karl Lagerfeld Silk & Net Bias Cut Dress
1994 Karl Lagerfeld Silk & Net Bias Cut Dress

1994 Karl Lagerfeld Silk & Net Bias Cut Dress

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Rockwood, ON

lingerie and has the same feel a couture piece of lingerie would have. The silk satin is like liquid and

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

70s Biba Golden Dress
70s Biba Golden Dress

70s Biba Golden Dress

By Biba

Located in Miami Beach, FL

32/33 LENGTH 55 WAIST 26 FABRIC LIQUID GOLDEN SATIN LABEL BIBA EXCELLENT CONDITION CIRCA 70s

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1970s British Evening Gowns

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Located in New York, NY

Roberto Cavalli black with gray boning bustier has boning in seven sections for a more comfortable fit and wear. The center back has an zipper which measures 9". The shoulder straps ...

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By Pierre Cardin

Located in Water Mill, NY

An iconic 1960s yellow linen dress from Pierre Cardin. It has a stand up collar and cap sleeves with trapunto embroidery around them, the hem and front pocket. It has a handstitched...

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1960s French Day Dresses

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1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS

1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS

Located in Sparks, NV

Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...

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Alaia Cape Sweater 1980s

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By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous red knit cape poncho by Azzedine Alaia. It is elbow length with a stand up collar and a subtle abstract horizontal pattern in rows around the cape. There is a zipper at ...

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1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...

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1980s French Swimwear

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1999 Chloe Runway Documented Pink Jacquard Low-Back Gown

1999 Chloe Runway Documented Pink Jacquard Low-Back Gown

By Chloé

Located in London, GB

This full-length evening dress was designed by Stella McCartney for Chloé and appeared on the runway in black as part of the brand’s Spring 1999 collection (look 56/77). McCartney se...

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1990s French Evening Dresses

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Red Valentino Mini Dress - '00s

Red Valentino Mini Dress - '00s

By REDValentino

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Mini dress in soft crepe white viscose with thin straps, ruffled pleats at the hem, and a black velvet lace trim for a romantic, refined finish. Remarks: There is no size tag. Me...

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Convertible Yellow Floral Circle Dress w Rhinestone-Studded Shelf Bust-S, 1950s
Convertible Yellow Floral Circle Dress w Rhinestone-Studded Shelf Bust-S, 1950s

Convertible Yellow Floral Circle Dress w Rhinestone-Studded Shelf Bust-S, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Wearable with a halter or strapless neckline, this romantic sundress would be the perfect ensemble for a breezy garden party or summer wedding. Ideal for larger busts, the ample shel...

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1950s Unknown Ballerina Day Dresses

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Vintage Thierry Mugler Pink Mini Dress Circa 1990's

Vintage Thierry Mugler Pink Mini Dress Circa 1990's

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Thierry Mugler Dress We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore This vintage spaghetti strapped pink tailored mini dress consists of satin inserts as well as cross ...

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Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

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By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

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New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Fi...

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Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown

Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown

By Mr. Blackwell

Located in San Diego, CA

WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...

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1950s American Evening Gowns

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket

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By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Berlin, BE

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CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2015 Vanilla Cream Lace Bridal Gown Backless Wedding Dress

CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2015 Vanilla Cream Lace Bridal Gown Backless Wedding Dress

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Claire Pettibone Romantique Collection 2015 Sample Wedding Dress Vanilla Cream Like with all lighter neutrals, sometimes this leans more yellow, and sometimes this leans more ivory B...

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2010s Wedding Dresses

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Liquid Satin For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary liquid satin for your needs in our varied inventory. gray is a pretty popular color, but we also have black, brown and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect liquid satin 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. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and Mary McFadden are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Liquid Satin?

The price for a liquid satin starts at $372 and tops out at $7,000, and on average, selling for $1,256.

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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