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1990S Yellow & Gold Silk Lurex Burnout Velvet Gown
1990S Yellow & Gold Silk Lurex Burnout Velvet Gown

1990S Yellow & Gold Silk Lurex Burnout Velvet 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 Yellow & Gold Silk Lurex Burnout Velvet Gown

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1990s Formal Gowns

F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Gold Pink Lurex Metallic Sheer Dress Y2K IT44
F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Gold Pink Lurex Metallic Sheer Dress Y2K IT44

F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Gold Pink Lurex Metallic Sheer Dress Y2K IT44

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a glittery disco-chic geometric gold lurex shift dress designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Fall/Winter 2000 collection.

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Prada silver knit dress
Prada silver knit dress

Prada silver knit dress

By Prada

Located in London, England

Prada silver lurex plisse knit tank dress A precious motif formed by different types of ribbing creates a sunray pleat effect in this elegant, luminous dress.

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

A Vintage Jean Varon 1970s Floral Lurex Evening Gown
A Vintage Jean Varon 1970s Floral Lurex Evening Gown

A Vintage Jean Varon 1970s Floral Lurex Evening Gown

By Jean Varon

Located in London, GB

The upper part is a soft gold colour lurex with a floral design. The lower skirt area is a dusty pink colour.

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990S Metallic Gold Silk & Lurex Lace Fully Beaded Column Gown
1990S Metallic Gold Silk & Lurex Lace Fully Beaded Column Gown

1990S Metallic Gold Silk & Lurex Lace Fully Beaded Column 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 Metallic Gold Silk & Lurex Lace Fully Bead...

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1990s Formal Gowns

A Pierre Balmain Lurex Knitting Three-pieces Set - France Circa 1980
A Pierre Balmain Lurex Knitting Three-pieces Set - France Circa 1980

A Pierre Balmain Lurex Knitting Three-pieces Set - France Circa 1980

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1980 France Pierre Balmain three-piece knitwear set in silver and purple lurex. Long-sleeved, tight-fitting top with cuffs. Small turtleneck closing with invisible staples. Lon...

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1980s French Greek Style Dresses

1970S Blue Silk & Lurex Lamé Pink Modernist Geometric Print Gown
1970S Blue Silk & Lurex Lamé Pink Modernist Geometric Print Gown

1970S Blue Silk & Lurex Lamé Pink Modernist Geometric Print Gown

Located in New York, NY

Custom hand made with beautiful demi couture details such as hand set zipper, piped neckline and hand finished hem. Fully lined in silky rayon 1970S Blue Silk & Lurex Lamé Pink Moder...

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1970s Formal Gowns

1990S Butter Yellow & White Rayon/Lurex Lace Gown Lined In Silk
1990S Butter Yellow & White Rayon/Lurex Lace Gown Lined In Silk

1990S Butter Yellow & White Rayon/Lurex Lace Gown Lined In Silk

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 Butter Yellow & White Rayon/Lurex Lace Gow...

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1990s Formal Gowns

Geoffrey Beene 1960s Gunmetal Metallic Silk Lurex Rhinestone Vintage Cape Gown
Geoffrey Beene 1960s Gunmetal Metallic Silk Lurex Rhinestone Vintage Cape Gown

Geoffrey Beene 1960s Gunmetal Metallic Silk Lurex Rhinestone Vintage Cape Gown

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare Musuem Worthy 60s GEOFFREY BEENE Couture gunmetal + silver metallic silk lurex caped evening dress! Luxurioussoft (not scratchy at all) silk lurex fabric.

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1960s American Evening Gowns

1990s Luca Luca by Luca Orlandi Burnt Orange Faux Fur Cut Velvet Mini Dress
1990s Luca Luca by Luca Orlandi Burnt Orange Faux Fur Cut Velvet Mini Dress

1990s Luca Luca by Luca Orlandi Burnt Orange Faux Fur Cut Velvet Mini Dress

By LUCA LUCA

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy late 90s Luca Luca by Luca Orlandi faux fur, cut velvet and lurex strapless mini dress ! Features warm autumnal colors of orange, Burt orange, burgundy, black and gold throughout.

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1990s Italian Mini Dress

Gold sequins with lurex threads embroideries Gai Mattiolo The Red Carpet
Gold sequins with lurex threads embroideries Gai Mattiolo The Red Carpet

Gold sequins with lurex threads embroideries Gai Mattiolo The Red Carpet

By Gai Mattiolo

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Gold sequins with lurex threads embroideries.Fabric composition: 95% polyester, 5% lycra. Polyester lining. Zip on the left side + hook&eye. Padded bra. SIZE M

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2010s Turkish Evening Dresses

1970s Black Chiffon Lurex Rhinestone Disco Romper and Full Length Ball Skirt
1970s Black Chiffon Lurex Rhinestone Disco Romper and Full Length Ball Skirt

1970s Black Chiffon Lurex Rhinestone Disco Romper and Full Length Ball Skirt

Located in San Diego, CA

Absolutely sensational 1970s couture black metallic and chiffon rhinestone romper jumpsuit and ball skirt! Insane amount of hand-sewn workmanship throughout! Thick metallic lurex, wi...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

NWT 1970s Halston MET Museum Gold Silver 70s Vintage Lurex Gown + Duster Sweater
NWT 1970s Halston MET Museum Gold Silver 70s Vintage Lurex Gown + Duster Sweater

NWT 1970s Halston MET Museum Gold Silver 70s Vintage Lurex Gown + Duster Sweater

By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick

Located in San Diego, CA

MET MUSEUM featured deadstock ( new with original store tags ) 1970s HALSTON metallic gold and silver lurex evening gown and duster cardigan jacket ! Soft stretch lurex fabric.

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Bill Blass Vintage Red and Gold Silk Lurex Asian Inspired Gown, 1970s
Bill Blass Vintage Red and Gold Silk Lurex Asian Inspired Gown, 1970s

Bill Blass Vintage Red and Gold Silk Lurex Asian Inspired Gown, 1970s

By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing and super rare vintage 1970s BILL BLASS gold metallic lurex and silk evening dress! Bright red abstract silk designs throughout, with the ones on the sleeve a semi sheer silk...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

1970s Missoni Micro Pleated Silver Floral Lurex Maxi Skirt and Top Ensemble
1970s Missoni Micro Pleated Silver Floral Lurex Maxi Skirt and Top Ensemble

1970s Missoni Micro Pleated Silver Floral Lurex Maxi Skirt and Top Ensemble

By Missoni

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Very sweet micro pleated Missoni top and maxi skirt set from the 1970s. Metallic silver lurex with all over multi color floral print. The top features a v-neckline and short sleeves....

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1970s Italian Evening Dresses

Galanos 1982 Black Silk Jersey and Gold Lurex Bow Front Halter Gown
Galanos 1982 Black Silk Jersey and Gold Lurex Bow Front Halter Gown

Galanos 1982 Black Silk Jersey and Gold Lurex Bow Front Halter Gown

By Galanos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Experience disco glamour with this breathtaking James Galanos halter gown dating to 1982.  The glittering gown is composed of a satin woven jersey with shimmering gold thread in a ge...

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1980s Evening Gowns

1970s Norman Norell Navy Blue and Silver Lurex Crepe and Chiffon Evening Gown
1970s Norman Norell Navy Blue and Silver Lurex Crepe and Chiffon Evening Gown

1970s Norman Norell Navy Blue and Silver Lurex Crepe and Chiffon Evening Gown

By Norman Norell

Located in Gresham, OR

1970s Norman Norell Navy Blue and Silver Lurex Crepe and Chiffon Evening Gown: Banded collar, waist and cuffs. Silver Lurex stripes on bodice and puffed sleeves. Star dotted full len...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Valentino dress by Valentino Garavani circa 2000
Valentino dress by Valentino Garavani circa 2000

Valentino dress by Valentino Garavani circa 2000

By Valentino

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

VALENTINO - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 2000, under the artistic direction of Valentino Garavani. Black blended silk dress embroidered with lurex thread, pearls, and sequins.

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1960's Pink & Silver Lurex Beaded Frank Usher Evening Gown UK 8-10
Vintage 1960's Pink & Silver Lurex Beaded Frank Usher Evening Gown UK 8-10

Vintage 1960's Pink & Silver Lurex Beaded Frank Usher Evening Gown UK 8-10

By Frank Usher

Located in Nashville, TN

Measurements of the Dress Armpit to Armpit: up to 36 inches Shoulder to Hem: 51 inches Waist: up to 26 inches Hips: up to 40 inches Shoulder to waist: 15 inches Size: UK 8-10 ...

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1960s Evening Dresses

Chanel 2018 18P Pre-Spring 2018 Collection black metallic lame CC buttons dress
Chanel 2018 18P Pre-Spring 2018 Collection black metallic lame CC buttons dress

Chanel 2018 18P Pre-Spring 2018 Collection black metallic lame CC buttons dress

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

Chanel 2018 18P Pre-Spring 2018 Collection black metallic lame CC buttons dress Rare black Chanel metallic lurex knit dress.

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Emanuel Ungaro Silk Chiffon & Gold Lurex Bias Cut 3 Pieces Evening Set, SS2006
Emanuel Ungaro Silk Chiffon & Gold Lurex Bias Cut 3 Pieces Evening Set, SS2006

Emanuel Ungaro Silk Chiffon & Gold Lurex Bias Cut 3 Pieces Evening Set, SS2006

By Emanuel Ungaro, Giambattista Valli

Located in Geneva, CH

If you wish to make an « Red Carpet » appearance at your next event, you can rely on this fantastic 00's Ungaro set composed of a maxi skirt, a blouse and a ruffled shawl. The maxi ...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

2000s JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Floral Silk Chiffon Gown With Gold Lurex
2000s JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Floral Silk Chiffon Gown With Gold Lurex

2000s JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Floral Silk Chiffon Gown With Gold Lurex

Located in New York, NY

2000s JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Black Floral Silk Chiffon Gown With Gold Lurex MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, datin...

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Early 2000s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

F/W 1997 Gianni Versace Runway Beaded Black Lurex Metallic Halter Neck Gown 42IT
F/W 1997 Gianni Versace Runway Beaded Black Lurex Metallic Halter Neck Gown 42IT

F/W 1997 Gianni Versace Runway Beaded Black Lurex Metallic Halter Neck Gown 42IT

By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The purple version of this Gianni Versace gown debuted on the brand's Fall/Winter 1997 runway as look 63, modeled by Stella Tennant. This chic gown was also worn by Liz Hurley in a p...

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1990s Italian Formal Gowns

NEW Missoni Signature Chevron Zigzag Metallic Kaftan Tunic Dress Coverup 42
NEW Missoni Signature Chevron Zigzag Metallic Kaftan Tunic Dress Coverup 42

NEW Missoni Signature Chevron Zigzag Metallic Kaftan Tunic Dress Coverup 42

By Missoni

Located in Switzerland, CH

Beautiful multicolored lurex Missoni kaftan dress Classic Missoni signature knit Simply slips on Deep V-Neck Crochet-knit detail trimming Dry Clean only Mad...

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2010s Italian Kaftans

NEW Missoni Signature Chevron Zigzag Metallic Kaftan Tunic Dress Coverup 38
NEW Missoni Signature Chevron Zigzag Metallic Kaftan Tunic Dress Coverup 38

NEW Missoni Signature Chevron Zigzag Metallic Kaftan Tunic Dress Coverup 38

By Missoni

Located in Switzerland, CH

Beautiful multicolored lurex Missoni kaftan dress Classic Missoni signature knit Simply slips on Deep V-Neck Crochet-knit fringed trimmings Dry Clean only Made in Italy Size 38 New, ...

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2010s Italian Kaftans

UNWORN Missoni Signature Chevron Y2K Metallic Gold Kaftan Maxi Dress Gown 40
UNWORN Missoni Signature Chevron Y2K Metallic Gold Kaftan Maxi Dress Gown 40

UNWORN Missoni Signature Chevron Y2K Metallic Gold Kaftan Maxi Dress Gown 40

By Missoni

Located in Switzerland, CH

Beautiful multicolored golden lurex Missoni kaftan maxi dress Classic Missoni signature knit Simply slips on Deep V-Neck Crochet-knit detail trimming Dry Clean only Made in Italy Siz...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kaftans

Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld F/W 1981 Silver Lurex Gown With Lace Appliqué Yolk
Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld F/W 1981 Silver Lurex Gown With Lace Appliqué Yolk

Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld F/W 1981 Silver Lurex Gown With Lace Appliqué Yolk

By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Karl Lagerfeld for Chloé Fall 1981 romantic lamé gown. Lagerfeld arguably did his best work at Chloé during the 1970's and 1980's. There- we said it! This metallic masterpiece combin...

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20th Century Day Dresses

ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER Rose light pink sequin metallic lurex crop sweater mini skirt
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER Rose light pink sequin metallic lurex crop sweater mini skirt

ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER Rose light pink sequin metallic lurex crop sweater mini skirt

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER Rose light pink sequinned metallic lurex knit crop sweater mini skirt Reference: TGAS/F00812 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Material: Fabri...

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2010s Dress and Coat Ensembles

Roberto Cavalli mesh dress
Roberto Cavalli mesh dress

Roberto Cavalli mesh dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

ROBERTO CAVALLI - (Made in Italy) Long blue mesh sleeveless dress with silvery lurex threads. Size 42IT indicated, it fits a 38FR.

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Pierre Cardin Maxi Dress 1970s
Pierre Cardin Maxi Dress 1970s

Pierre Cardin Maxi Dress 1970s

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous tan and off white lurex maxi dress in an abstract pattern of curved lines and stripes from Pierre Cardin.

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1970s French Caftans

Beaded brocade evening dress with long sleeves JUANITA SABBADINI
Beaded brocade evening dress with long sleeves JUANITA SABBADINI

Beaded brocade evening dress with long sleeves JUANITA SABBADINI

By Sabbadini

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Beaded kaki, black and lurex brocade evening dress with long sleeves in silk chiffon.

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2010s Unknown Evening Dresses

John Galliano black crochet knit evening dress, ss 1998
John Galliano black crochet knit evening dress, ss 1998

John Galliano black crochet knit evening dress, ss 1998

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

John Galliano black crochet knit evening dress with silver lurex overlay. Spring-Summer 1998

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Patou Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Butterfly Pattern Dress
Jean Patou Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Butterfly Pattern Dress

Jean Patou Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Butterfly Pattern Dress

By Jean Patou

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Jean Patou Haute Couture (Ribbon 98734) - Silk chiffon dress trimmed with lurex and a butterfly pattern.

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1960s French Evening Dresses

Vintage Donald Brooks 1970s Black Silver Metallic Maxi Dress, XS Fit
Vintage Donald Brooks 1970s Black Silver Metallic Maxi Dress, XS Fit

Vintage Donald Brooks 1970s Black Silver Metallic Maxi Dress, XS Fit

By Donald Brooks

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic, preowned vintage Donald Brooks Boutique black and silver metallic Lurex maxi dress, circa early 1970s. A striking example of American designer eveningwear, this glamorous ...

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Mollie Parnis Emerald Green Mock Neck Sequin Dress, 1960s
Mollie Parnis Emerald Green Mock Neck Sequin Dress, 1960s

Mollie Parnis Emerald Green Mock Neck Sequin Dress, 1960s

By Mollie Parnis

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Made in a sequins-covered, Kelly green lurex, this dress is presumable from the mid-1960s.

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1960s American Evening Dresses

CHRISTIAN DIOR -JOHN GALLIANO F/W 2001 Lattice Bead Embroidered Knit Slip Dress
CHRISTIAN DIOR -JOHN GALLIANO F/W 2001 Lattice Bead Embroidered Knit Slip Dress

CHRISTIAN DIOR -JOHN GALLIANO F/W 2001 Lattice Bead Embroidered Knit Slip Dress

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

Made from black stretch lurex knit, this slip dress features subtle lattice detailing through the bodice and multicolor beaded trim.

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
Yves Saint Laurent One Shoulder Cocktail Dress

Yves Saint Laurent One Shoulder Cocktail Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, one shoulder, black matellase, cocktail dress having a subtle, lurex, textured sheen. Dress has a fitted bias cut, bodice, with a slightly dropped ga...

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Emilio Pucci Peter Dundas Prefall 2012 Look 24 black gold chiffon dress
Emilio Pucci Peter Dundas Prefall 2012 Look 24 black gold chiffon dress

Emilio Pucci Peter Dundas Prefall 2012 Look 24 black gold chiffon dress

By Peter Dundas, Emilio Pucci

Located in CANNES, FR

Emilio Pucci x Peter Dundas Pre-Fall 2012 Collection – Look 24 Black crêpe chiffon backless dress featuring gold Lurex appliqué motifs. Size 34.

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2010s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Chic Tricosa French 1960s Purple + Gold Metallic Flower Vintage 60s A Line Dress
Chic Tricosa French 1960s Purple + Gold Metallic Flower Vintage 60s A Line Dress

Chic Tricosa French 1960s Purple + Gold Metallic Flower Vintage 60s A Line Dress

By Tricosa Paris, Tricosa

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1960s TRICOSA light, medium, dark purple and gold metallic lurex jersey A-Line dress! Features abstract and flower prints throughout.

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

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Lurex Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of lurex dresses. For lurex dresses, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Gray, Beige and more in stock now. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Lurex dresses designed by Missoni, Chanel and M Missoni — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Lurex Dresses?

Prices for lurex dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $129 and can go as high as $11,461, while these items, on average, fetch $760.

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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. 

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