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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 Gucci, Tom Ford for 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

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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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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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1950s American Blazers

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Oscar de la Renta 2007 Runway Look Brown Ruffle Trim Sun Dress

Oscar de la Renta 2007 Runway Look Brown Ruffle Trim Sun Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Francisco, CA

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Carolina Herrera Red and White Print Silk Ottoman Strapless Cocktail Dress
Carolina Herrera Red and White Print Silk Ottoman Strapless Cocktail Dress

Carolina Herrera Red and White Print Silk Ottoman Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Carolina Herrera

Located in New Hope, PA

A bright red floral pattern on a cream ribbed silk ottoman is used for this chic strapless evening dress from Carolina Herrera. The bodice is decorated with black silk ribbon and jet...

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Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress

Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Naples, FL

Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress Size L Gucci knit bodycon midi dress with V-neck and tonal stitching throughout.

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress

GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress

By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy

Located in Thiensville, WI

GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...

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Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

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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

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

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Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2002 Lace-up Black Top Shirt

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Naples, FL

Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2002 Lace-up Black Top Shirt IT 42 Gucci black shirt featuring plunged neckline, long sleeves, and lace up sash-tie closure at front.

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By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

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Vivienne Westwood taupe lace and knitted adjustable bra, ss 1996

Vivienne Westwood taupe lace and knitted adjustable bra, ss 1996

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

Vivienne Westwood taupe rib-knit bra with lace trim and drawstring bow fastening Spring-Summer 1996

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Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt

Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

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Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...

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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

An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...

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Vintage Raf Simons Black Cobweb Spider Sweater 1998-99

Vintage Raf Simons Black Cobweb Spider Sweater 1998-99

By Raf Simons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a rare vintage Raf Simons black mohair cobweb sweater featuring contrasting knit patchwork panels and ribbed collar and cuffs. Featured on th...

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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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