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Open Back Dress Versace

Atelier Versace Couture Metallic Gold Open Back Dress
Atelier Versace Couture Metallic Gold Open Back Dress

Atelier Versace Couture Metallic Gold Open Back Dress

By Atelier Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, open cross back. The dress is made from gold metal threading and crystal accents. Create a show

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1990s Evening Gowns

Versace F/W 2009 Embellished Plunging Neckline Open Back Mini Dress
Versace F/W 2009 Embellished Plunging Neckline Open Back Mini Dress

Versace F/W 2009 Embellished Plunging Neckline Open Back Mini Dress

By Versace

Located in Naples, FL

Versace F/W 2009 Embellished Plunging Neckline Open Back Blue Mini Dress Size: IT 40 Condiltion

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace Intensive Vintage C. 1990's Cutout Open Back Mini Dress
Gianni Versace Intensive Vintage C. 1990's Cutout Open Back Mini Dress

Gianni Versace Intensive Vintage C. 1990's Cutout Open Back Mini Dress

By Gianni Versace

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

Gianni Versace Intensive Vintage C.1990's Cutout Open Back Mini Dress IT 42 mannequin 84.5 cm

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Versace F/W 2009 Embellished Plunging Neckline Open Back Mini Dress
Versace F/W 2009 Embellished Plunging Neckline Open Back Mini Dress

Versace F/W 2009 Embellished Plunging Neckline Open Back Mini Dress

By Versace

Located in Naples, FL

Versace F/W 2009 Embellished Plunging Neckline Open Back Mini Dress Size: IT 38 Condiltion: Good

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace F/W 2003 Runway Bustier Bra Sheer Lace Open Back Dress
Versace F/W 2003 Runway Bustier Bra Sheer Lace Open Back Dress

Versace F/W 2003 Runway Bustier Bra Sheer Lace Open Back Dress

By Versace

Located in Naples, FL

Versace F/W 2003 Runway Bustier Bra Sheer Lace Open Back Dress Look 37 from the Fall 2003

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Versace Black Long Gown Wrap Dress with Open Back 42 - 6
Vintage Versace Black Long Gown Wrap Dress with Open Back 42 - 6

Vintage Versace Black Long Gown Wrap Dress with Open Back 42 - 6

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Black Viscose Long Dress Deep V-neck Open back Wrap style Crystal button Content: 100

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

Versace S/S 2005 Runway Cutout Open Back Belted Dress
Versace S/S 2005 Runway Cutout Open Back Belted Dress

Versace S/S 2005 Runway Cutout Open Back Belted Dress

By Gianni Versace

Located in Naples, FL

Versace S/S 2005 Runway Editorial Cutout Back Belted Dress IT 44

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace S/S 2004 Bustier Open Back High Slit Blue Dress Gown
Versace S/S 2004 Bustier Open Back High Slit Blue Dress Gown

Versace S/S 2004 Bustier Open Back High Slit Blue Dress Gown

By Versace

Located in Naples, FL

Versace S/S 2004 Sexy Cutout Bustier Open Back Thigh High Slit Dress Gown IT 40 Blue Versace silk

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Emerald Green Fall 2001 Open Back Gown
Versace Emerald Green Fall 2001 Open Back Gown

Versace Emerald Green Fall 2001 Open Back Gown

By Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Its distinctive open front and back design is complemented by a sleek leather neckline, creating a

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Gianni Versace black evening dress with open back and leather panel, fw 2001
Gianni Versace black evening dress with open back and leather panel, fw 2001

Gianni Versace black evening dress with open back and leather panel, fw 2001

By Gianni Versace

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Gianni Versace evening dress ▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace ▪ Fall-Winter 2001 ▪

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace Couture Open-Back Tropical Print Runway Silk Jersey Dress, SS2000
Gianni Versace Couture Open-Back Tropical Print Runway Silk Jersey Dress, SS2000

Gianni Versace Couture Open-Back Tropical Print Runway Silk Jersey Dress, SS2000

By Donatella Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Geneva, CH

-baring open-back with long ties. Cut-out in the front. Wonderful bright bamboo and leaves print. Artfully

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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VERSACE BLACK VISCOSE LONG GOWN DRESS with OPEN BACK 42 - 6
VERSACE BLACK VISCOSE LONG GOWN DRESS with OPEN BACK 42 - 6

VERSACE BLACK VISCOSE LONG GOWN DRESS with OPEN BACK 42 - 6

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Black Viscose Long Dress Deep V-neck Strap around the neck Open back The cut-out front

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

VERSACE BLACK PAILLETE DETAIL and OPEN BACK SILK LONG GOWN Dress 38 -2
VERSACE BLACK PAILLETE DETAIL and OPEN BACK SILK LONG GOWN Dress 38 -2

VERSACE BLACK PAILLETE DETAIL and OPEN BACK SILK LONG GOWN Dress 38 -2

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Black Silk Long Dress crossed straps on the back Palleted Details Content: 100% silk

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

New VERSACE BLACK STRETCH-JERSEY OPEN BACK GOWN Size 44
New VERSACE BLACK STRETCH-JERSEY OPEN BACK GOWN Size 44

New VERSACE BLACK STRETCH-JERSEY OPEN BACK GOWN Size 44

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE BLACK STRETCH-JERSEY OPEN BACK GOWN Cut from smooth satin-jersey in 'Jet Black', this

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

NEW VERSACE FUCHSIA SILK ONE SHOULDER OPEN BACK Gown 44 - 8
NEW VERSACE FUCHSIA SILK ONE SHOULDER OPEN BACK Gown 44 - 8

NEW VERSACE FUCHSIA SILK ONE SHOULDER OPEN BACK Gown 44 - 8

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE FUSHCIA ONE SHOULDER GOWN Open back Back slit Content: 85% Viscose, 15% Silk

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

VERSACE Gold Sequin Embellished Open Back Gown IT38 US 2-4
VERSACE Gold Sequin Embellished Open Back Gown IT38 US 2-4

VERSACE Gold Sequin Embellished Open Back Gown IT38 US 2-4

By Versace

Located in Brossard, QC

perfect fit Zip closure and concealed hooks at the back Long side slit in front Made in Italy The dress

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

Versace Runway Sheer Lace Panel Open Back Dress Gown
Versace Runway Sheer Lace Panel Open Back Dress Gown

Versace Runway Sheer Lace Panel Open Back Dress Gown

By Versace

Located in Naples, FL

Versace Runway Sexy Sheer Lace Panel Open Back Dress Gown IT 40 Versace evening dress with lace

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Runway Sheer Lace Panel Open Back Dress Gown
Versace Runway Sheer Lace Panel Open Back Dress Gown

Versace Runway Sheer Lace Panel Open Back Dress Gown

By Versace

Located in Naples, FL

Versace Runway Sexy Sheer Lace Panel Open Back Dress Gown IT 38 Versace evening dress with lace

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace S/S 2005 Runway Campaign Halter Open Back Dress
Versace S/S 2005 Runway Campaign Halter Open Back Dress

Versace S/S 2005 Runway Campaign Halter Open Back Dress

By Versace

Located in Naples, FL

Versace S/S 2005 Runway Campaign Halter Open Back Dress IT 42 Look 29 from the Spring 2005

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Versace F/W 2009 Embellished Plunging Neckline Open Back Dress
New Versace F/W 2009 Embellished Plunging Neckline Open Back Dress

New Versace F/W 2009 Embellished Plunging Neckline Open Back Dress

By Gianni Versace

Located in Naples, FL

New Versace F/W 2009 Embellished Plunging Neckline Open Back Dress IT 40 Versace sleeveless

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace S/S 2005 Runway Plunging Hi-Low Ruched Open Back Pink Dress
Versace S/S 2005 Runway Plunging Hi-Low Ruched Open Back Pink Dress

Versace S/S 2005 Runway Plunging Hi-Low Ruched Open Back Pink Dress

By Versace

Located in Naples, FL

Versace S/S 2005 Runway Plunging Hi-Low Ruched Open Back Pink Dress IT 38 Look 1 from the Spring

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Jeans Couture floral print open back silk dress, early 2000s
Versace Jeans Couture floral print open back silk dress, early 2000s

Versace Jeans Couture floral print open back silk dress, early 2000s

By Versace Jeans Couture, Gianni Versace

Located in Milano, IT

Versace Jeans Couture floral print open back silk dress, ealry 2000s - Versace jeans couture

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Versace S/S 2005 Runway Plunging Hi-Low Ruched Open Back Pink Dress
Versace S/S 2005 Runway Plunging Hi-Low Ruched Open Back Pink Dress

Versace S/S 2005 Runway Plunging Hi-Low Ruched Open Back Pink Dress

By Versace

Located in Naples, FL

Versace S/S 2005 Runway Plunging Hi-Low Ruched Open Back Pink Dress IT 40 Look 1 from the Spring

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace S/S 2005 Runway Medusa Halter Bustier Open Back Yellow Dress
Versace S/S 2005 Runway Medusa Halter Bustier Open Back Yellow Dress

Versace S/S 2005 Runway Medusa Halter Bustier Open Back Yellow Dress

By Gianni Versace

Located in Naples, FL

Versace S/S 2005 Runway Medusa Halter Bustier Open Back Dress IT 44 Look 22 from the Spring 2005

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Gianni Versace Open Back Halter Evening Gown
1990s Gianni Versace Open Back Halter Evening Gown

1990s Gianni Versace Open Back Halter Evening Gown

By Gianni Versace

Located in Austin, TX

1990s purple Gianni Versace halter open back evening gown Condition: Very good 20" bust, 22

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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

Vintage Gianni Versace Black Silk  Jersey Open Back Gown
Vintage Gianni Versace Black Silk  Jersey Open Back Gown

Vintage Gianni Versace Black Silk Jersey Open Back Gown

By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage Gianni Versace Silk Jersey Gown with bare back. ( stretchy) label marked size : 40it Bust

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Rare Versace Light Blu Long Open Back Dress
Rare Versace Light Blu Long Open Back Dress

Rare Versace Light Blu Long Open Back Dress

By Versace

Located in Capri, IT

Rare Versace Light Blu Long Dress open back 2 Medusa logo bottons on the back Rare and unique

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace S/S 2005 Runway Halter Open Back Dress
Versace S/S 2005 Runway Halter Open Back Dress

Versace S/S 2005 Runway Halter Open Back Dress

By Versace

Located in Naples, FL

Versace S/S 2005 Runway Editorial Halter Open Back Dress S Rust, pink and gold Versace stretch

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Heavily Beaded + Sequin Dress with Open Cut Out Back
Versace Heavily Beaded + Sequin Dress with Open Cut Out Back

Versace Heavily Beaded + Sequin Dress with Open Cut Out Back

By Versace

Located in Sparks, NV

Spectacular heavily beaded and sequin evening dress by Versace Collection. Cut out open back and

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Versace S/S 2005 Runway Plunging Hi-Low Ruched Open Back Pink Dress
Versace S/S 2005 Runway Plunging Hi-Low Ruched Open Back Pink Dress

Versace S/S 2005 Runway Plunging Hi-Low Ruched Open Back Pink Dress

By Versace

Located in Naples, FL

Versace S/S 2005 Runway Plunging Hi-Low Ruched Open Back Pink Dress Look 1 from the Spring 2005

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace black silk chiffon one shoulder open back gown, 1990s
Gianni Versace black silk chiffon one shoulder open back gown, 1990s

Gianni Versace black silk chiffon one shoulder open back gown, 1990s

By Gianni Versace, Versace

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

black silk Versace gown. We made the picture lighter for you to see the details on the dress. The Skirt

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Crystal Barbed Wire Backless Silk Dress
F/W 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Crystal Barbed Wire Backless Silk Dress

F/W 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Crystal Barbed Wire Backless Silk Dress

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a sexy and edgy open-back Gianni Versace Couture dress designed by Donatella Versace for

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

2007 Versace White Stretch Dress w Silver Sequins and Open Low Back
2007 Versace White Stretch Dress w Silver Sequins and Open Low Back

2007 Versace White Stretch Dress w Silver Sequins and Open Low Back

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Portland, OR

This Donatella Versace white stretch knit dress has most of the drama in the back! A full length

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

VINTAGE GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE OPEN BACK LILAC SILK DRESS Size 42 - 6
VINTAGE GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE OPEN BACK LILAC SILK DRESS Size 42 - 6

VINTAGE GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE OPEN BACK LILAC SILK DRESS Size 42 - 6

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Light-as-air and fluttery lilac 100% silk is cut into a very feminine dress. It

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

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By Louis Feraud

Located in San Francisco, CA

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1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat

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Located in Toronto, Ontario

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New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5

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By Gucci

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John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...

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

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By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Francisco, CA

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By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent

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By Missoni

Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Gucci

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Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s

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By Bill Blass

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Gianni Versace Couture Fall 2001 Black Silk Chiffon Tan Leather Belted Gown

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Open Back Dress Versace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary open back dress versace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Beige, Blue and more. You’re likely to find the perfect open back dress versace 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. An accessory like this designed by Versace, Gianni Versace and Donatella Versace — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering.

How Much is a Open Back Dress Versace?

On average, an open back dress versace on 1stDibs sells for $3,025, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $14,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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