Norman Norell Black and Gold Sequin Mermaid Short Evening Dress, Runway Worn
By Norman Norell
Located in New Hope, PA
It is in excellent condition and bears the Norman Norell label as well as two runway fashion show labels.
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Norman Norell Sequin
NORELL BLUE SEQUINED TOP AND CHIFFON SKIRT
By Norman Norell
Located in Alford, MA
Norman Norell is well known for his sequined creations.
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns
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Norman Norell Strapless Black Sequin Cocktail Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Topanga, CA
Kept in pristine condition. Norman Norell (born Norman David Levinson April 20, 1900 in Noblesville, Indiana - died in New York, October 25, 1972) was an American fashion designer...
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
Norman Norell Attribution 1960s Beaded and Sequined Cocktail Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning sheath of gold sequins and silver beaded fringe attributed to great American design Norman Norell.
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
1960 Norman Norell Couture Sequin Star Novelty Black Sheer Illusion Tulle Gown
By Norman Norell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This iconic Norman Norell couture gown exemplifies his signature blend of couture level quality with quintessentially American style; elegant in its simplicity.
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1960s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1970s Norell Evening Gown with Gold Sequin Embellishment
By Norman Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Norell Evening Gown with Gold Sequin Embellishment Measurements-- Bust: up to 38 inches Waist: 26 inches Hip: free Length, Shoulder to Shoulder: 15 inches Length, Cente...
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1970s American Evening Gowns
Norman Norell 1960s Iconic Sequin Cocktail Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic iconic 1960s sequin cocktail dress from superstar designer Norman Norell.
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1960s American Evening Gowns
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By Norman Norell
Located in New Hope, PA
From the personal wardrobe of a Norman Norell runway model, this sequin covered mini mermaid dress is spectacular.
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Norman Norell Iconic Tweed Suit w/ Sequin Blouse and Lining!
By Norman Norell
Located in Gresham, OR
An iconic Norman Norell suit that epitomizes his style. A classic red tweed early 60s boxy style suit jacket and skirt with an incredible solid sequined jersey blouse which is fitte...
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1960s American Skirt Suits
NORELL GOLD SEQUINED COCKTAIL DRESS
By Norman Norell
Located in Alford, MA
Norman Norell was well known for his sequined creations and for his formal interpretation of casual styles.
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1960s Cocktail Dresses
Norell Camel Hair Jacket with Sequined Interior
By Norman Norell
Located in New York, NY
Norman Norell, camel hair, wool, collarless jacket having 4 patch pockets Two at the bust, and 2 at the hip. Interior of the jacket is encrusted with gold tone tiny paillettes. Jacke...
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1960s American Dinner Jackets
Norell Gold Sequin Evening Coat
By I. Magnin, Norman Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long Norell Gold Sequin Evening Coat. Beautifully crafted.
Coat Measures:
Length: 51.5"
Sleeve: 24"
Shoulder to Shoulder: 15"
Bust: 36"Category1960s American Coats
NORMAN NORELL SEQUINED CHIFFON EVENING GOWN, c. 1970.
By Norman Norell
Located in Studio City, CA
A stunning sequined evening gown by Norman Norell in ethereal creme silk chiffon and silver sequins.
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Norman Norell Elegant Cream Satin Evening Dress or Coat Dress Never Worn
By Norman Norell
Located in New Hope, PA
It could be worn as a dress over leggings, a slip dress, or as a coat over a Norman Norell sequin Mermaid Gown if you are lucky enough to own one.
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1960s American Evening Dresses
1960s Norman Norell Blue Mermaid Sequin Gown
By Norman Norell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Original Norell Mermaid gown from the 1960's. Slinky, sexy, iridescent and fabulous. Hand sewn sequins on silk chiffon body. Round neckline, long sleeves with invisible zippers at wr...
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1960s American Evening Gowns
Norman Norell for Traina-Norell Chartreuse Sequin Mermaid Dress
By Norman Norell, Traina-Norell
Located in New Hope, PA
Chartreuse silk jersey is covered with matching chartreuse sequins, all hand sewn, for this early Mermaid dress from Norman Norell designing at Traina-Norell.
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
Norman Norell Iconic Mermaid Gown Sparkling Green Sequins on Silk 1960s-1970s
By Norman Norell
Located in New Hope, PA
I am thrilled to have acquired this iconic Mermaid Gown designed by Norman Norell in the late 1960's or very early 1970's.
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Mid-20th Century American Evening Gowns
Norman Norell Sequin Mermaid Gown
By Norman Norell
Located in Topanga, CA
Lime green silk jersey covered with silver sequins. Full belled sleeves. Floor length. Norman Norell (born Norman David Levinson April 20, 1900 in Noblesville, Indiana - died in ...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Exceptional 1968 Norman Norell Silk Sequin Gown
By Norman Norell
Located in New York, NY
A rare and exceptional Norman Norell silk sequin embroidered gown. See The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a similar dress donated by Lyn Revson.
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1960s French Sheath Dresses
Sequin & Crystal trim black evening pantsuit from Norman Norell
By Norman Norell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sequin & Crystal trim black evening pantsuit from Norman Norell Top Bust 38" Sleeve 22" Length 27" Pants Waist 26" Inseam 32" side zipper Label Norell - Tassell The Nore...
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1970s American Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
1955 Norman Norell Couture Documented Iridescent Sequin Chantilly-Lace Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This iconic 1955 Norman Norell couture dress exemplifies his signature blend of couture level quality with quintessentially American style; elegant in its simplicity.
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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Silk evening dress w jewel sequin sleeves from Norman Norell
By Norman Norell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant ivory silk evening dress from Norman Norell. Mock Turtleneck, and an attached belt.
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960's Norman Norell Black & Pink Sequin Evening Tea-Gown Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This timeless "Norman Norell" designer evening dress in sequin silk-organza exemplifies his signature blend of couture level quality with quintessentially American style?
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1960s Evening Dresses
Norell Sequin Jersey Gown
By Norman Norell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exquisite jersey gown with sequins from Norman Norell. Famed for his sequin "mermaid" gowns, this offers a slightly more casual take, 1/2 sequin with a high slit skirt.
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Norell (Attributed) Black Lace & Sequined Cocktail Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black chantilly lace with tulle cocktail dress. Fully sequined sleeveless fitted jersey bodice with round neck and fitted waist to full ballerina length skirt. Lace with tulle pettic...
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20th Century American Cocktail Dresses
Norman Norell Sequin and Fringe Shift Dress circa 1960s
By Norman Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a shift dress by Norman Norell c. 1960s. It is made with a cream colored satin base which is covered in gold paillettes.
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1960s Shift Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Gold Sequin Norman Norell Vintage Dress & Jacket Evening Ensemble
By Norman Norell
Located in Portland, OR
This outfit was designed by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell and thought the jacket has the NORELL label, the dress has the rare Norell Tassell label.
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1970s American Evening Gowns
Norman Norell Vintage Dress in Green W/ Sequins Prominent Fashion Family Estate
By Norman Norell
Located in Portland, OR
We are very pleased to offer this vintage Norman Norell Evening ensemble. This is a 2 piece evening dress with a green knit skirt and a gorgeous green sequin covered long sleeved to...
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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses
Norman Norell Vintage Dress Two Piece Silver Sequins Evening Top and Black Skirt
By Norman Norell
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage 2 piece dress was designed by Norman Norell. The long sleeved top is covered in brilliant silver sequins and it is paired with a simple black skirt.
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1960s American Evening Dresses
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Norman Norell Sequin For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary norman norell sequin you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Brown and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect norman norell sequin may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Norman Norell, I. Magnin and Traina-Norell are often thought to be among the most stylish.
How Much is a Norman Norell Sequin?
Prices for a norman norell sequin can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $650 and can go as high as $7,950, while, on average they fetch $1,800.
Norman Norell for sale on 1stDibs
The signature details that characterize vintage Norman Norell evening dresses include classically tailored silhouettes, feminine round necklines and tenderly applied beading, carefully inspected both inside and out. Pop culture icon Marilyn Monroe wore many of Norell’s classic dresses over the years. And as a young model for a Seventh Avenue clothing manufacturer, screen siren Lauren Bacall liked to scour the racks of Loehmann’s with her mother, looking for the odd piece by a famous designer like Norell.
Norell began his career in his early 20s, designing costumes for Paramount Pictures and Brooks Costume Company, as well as for esoteric vaudeville productions. The theater remained a major source of inspiration throughout his career. Often drenched in beads or sequins, a material that remained readily available despite wartime restrictions, his show-stopping mermaid gowns, a marriage of glitz and simplicity, harken back to the days of vaudeville. He continued to design these gowns until the end of his life.
Raised in a family of haberdashers, Norell was long-influenced by the cuts, fabrics and details of traditional menswear, and he sought to incorporate those concepts into his designs. In 1960, at a moment when women were not yet wearing pants to work, he made waves when he presented his then-controversial wool flannel culotte suit. Some years later, he designed a black dinner suit with a bow-tie, beating Yves Saint Laurent to the punch, and later still, he conceived a feminine version of an aviator jumpsuit.
A creature of habit, Norell stuck with many of his classic designs throughout his career, but he continued to experiment with avant-garde ideas for evening garments. This was perhaps most vividly expressed in his wild coats, runway crowd-pleasers adorned with ostrich feathers or massive red and pink flowers.
A fan of a full dirndl, Norell made skirts that ranged from delicately creased to voluminous balloons, and he frequently paired these with pleated blouses or tight turtlenecks. One of the first designers to incorporate traditional elements of sportswear into his evening attire, a typical Norell evening gown was divided into three separate colors: one for the top, one for the skirt and one for the sash. And vintage Norman Norell gowns are inherently versatile — they’re as modern today as they were decades ago. The little black dresses that Norell designed offered similar flexibility. Perfectly simple and sexy are the round necklines, which Norell introduced to declutter his dresses and allow for a more modern look.
Norell was the first American designer to have his name on a dress label and on a successful fragrance. He possessed a refined elegance and a quiet audacity that he expressed through timeless, wearable pieces boldly embellished with luxe trimmings. His work would come to redefine the American ready-to-wear industry and earn him the nickname the “American Balenciaga.” He received the inaugural Coty Award for womenswear and was the first designer inducted into the fashion industry critics’ hall of fame.
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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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