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Richilene Vintage Black Lace Hand-Painted Silk Dress with Tags, 1970s
Richilene Vintage Black Lace Hand-Painted Silk Dress with Tags, 1970s

Richilene Vintage Black Lace Hand-Painted Silk Dress with Tags, 1970s

By Richilene

Located in Sparks, NV

Nude illusion black lace and hand-painted flowers. Silk ribbon sash. 100% Silk. Partially lined with rear zip and hook closure.

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1970s American Maxi Dress

Beautiful Vintage Richilene Light Purple / Lilac Hand Painted Flower Silk Dress
Beautiful Vintage Richilene Light Purple / Lilac Hand Painted Flower Silk Dress

Beautiful Vintage Richilene Light Purple / Lilac Hand Painted Flower Silk Dress

By Richilene

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage early 80s RICHILENE ' Victorian Revival ' light purple / lilac hand painted silk dress! Silk chiffon bodice, with hand painted flowers on bodice (front, back, and s...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Hand Painted Silk Crepe Dress, Yolanda Lorente for Cache
Hand Painted Silk Crepe Dress, Yolanda Lorente for Cache

Hand Painted Silk Crepe Dress, Yolanda Lorente for Cache

Located in New York, NY

Unusual hand painted silk crepe dress with self sash. Oversized T shirt shape with panels of hand painted panels with handkerchief points hanging down each side.

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1980s American Day Dresses

Oscar De La Renta Runway Hand Painted Silk EmpireWaist Resort Maxi Dress 1975
Oscar De La Renta Runway Hand Painted Silk EmpireWaist Resort Maxi Dress 1975

Oscar De La Renta Runway Hand Painted Silk EmpireWaist Resort Maxi Dress 1975

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed by Oscar de la Renta (1932-2014) for his Resort 1975 collection, this deeply draping two-layer empire-waist maxi dress gown is hand-painted on white silk in a blue-and-cream...

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1970s American Maxi Dress

Dauphin, France Silk Hand Painted Batik Dress
Dauphin, France Silk Hand Painted Batik Dress

Dauphin, France Silk Hand Painted Batik Dress

Located in New York, NY

Chic and glamourous Dauphin, Saint Tropez, France Silk Hand Painted Batik Dress on fine silk broadcloth crepe with slightly Asian overtones with motifs of undulating waves and open l...

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

JOHN GALLIANO Painted Floral Print Silk Short sleeve Tea Dress
JOHN GALLIANO Painted Floral Print Silk Short sleeve Tea Dress

JOHN GALLIANO Painted Floral Print Silk Short sleeve Tea Dress

By John Galliano

Located in Sheffield, GB

A Light and Floaty John GALLIANO painted floral pattern tea dress, featuring short sleeves, plunged neckline, and just above the knee length hem.

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Early 2000s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

Missoni 1970s Silk Harlequin Paint Effect Dress
Missoni 1970s Silk Harlequin Paint Effect Dress

Missoni 1970s Silk Harlequin Paint Effect Dress

By Missoni

Located in London, GB

This charming 1970s silk harlequin print dress by Missoni showcases an unusual print and is in beautiful condition. The silk jersey has a subtle mottle effect harlequin print in soft...

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1970s Italian Informal Dresses

Vintage Y2K Hand Painted Silk Vintage Dress with a Leopard Design
Vintage Y2K Hand Painted Silk Vintage Dress with a Leopard Design

Vintage Y2K Hand Painted Silk Vintage Dress with a Leopard Design

Located in Sparks, NV

Flattering vintage hand painted silk gown with an asymmetric leopard design and high low hem. Details: Unlined Marked Size: L Estimated Size: M-L Color: Rose/ Purple/ Multicolor/ ...

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1990s American Evening Gowns

1970s Blue and White Painted Silk Chiffon Floral Layered Angel Sleeve Dress
1970s Blue and White Painted Silk Chiffon Floral Layered Angel Sleeve Dress

1970s Blue and White Painted Silk Chiffon Floral Layered Angel Sleeve Dress

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This maxi length dress is made of a painted striped silk chiffon that produces a blue-to-white ombré effect that is reminiscent of watercolors softly bleeding together.

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Early 1960s Draped Chiffon Hand-Painted Floral Print Silk Cocktail Dress
Early 1960s Draped Chiffon Hand-Painted Floral Print Silk Cocktail Dress

Early 1960s Draped Chiffon Hand-Painted Floral Print Silk Cocktail Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

Early 1960s Gathered and Draped Chiffon Hand-Painted Silk Fitted Cocktail Dress: A fabulous Palm Royale period psychedelic floral cocktail dress with a chic gathered chiffon bodice a...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Zandra Rhodes Vintage Metallic Gold Lace + Silk Hand Painted Dress
1980s Zandra Rhodes Vintage Metallic Gold Lace + Silk Hand Painted Dress

1980s Zandra Rhodes Vintage Metallic Gold Lace + Silk Hand Painted Dress

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning vintage black and metallic gold lace and silk dress by Zandra Rhodes. Hand painted skirt and sheer sleeves.

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

Blue Hand-Painted Silk Caftan
Blue Hand-Painted Silk Caftan

Blue Hand-Painted Silk Caftan

Located in New York, NY

Blue Silk caftan is wonderfully hand-painted in floral with bright colors of yellow, tangerine and coral. With the back in floral along with two butterflies. Wonderful for lounge...

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1970s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Holly's Harp China Stencil Buttons Hand Painted Cold Shoulder Silk Dress
1970s Holly's Harp China Stencil Buttons Hand Painted Cold Shoulder Silk Dress

1970s Holly's Harp China Stencil Buttons Hand Painted Cold Shoulder Silk Dress

By Holly Harp

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare 70s HOLLY'S HARP purple hand painted boho cold shoulder dress ! Features a beautiful medium shade of purple. Hand painted tress, leaves and rainbows throughout. Vibrant colors o...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Halston Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Tulips
Halston Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Tulips

Halston Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Tulips

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful Halston Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Tulips 2 piece evening gown. A simple oversized kimono sleeve T overshirt in sheer hand painted chiffon is paired with a simple strap gown...

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Large Plus Size Hand Painted Black Silk Woven Ribbon Vintage 50s Dress
1950s Large Plus Size Hand Painted Black Silk Woven Ribbon Vintage 50s Dress

1950s Large Plus Size Hand Painted Black Silk Woven Ribbon Vintage 50s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful couture quality 1950s large size woven silk ribbon hand painted dress ! Features a flattering tailored bodice with a forgiving skirt.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

rare MIU MIU 2019 Runway grey black silk ruffle hand painted apron dress IT38 XS
rare MIU MIU 2019 Runway grey black silk ruffle hand painted apron dress IT38 XS

rare MIU MIU 2019 Runway grey black silk ruffle hand painted apron dress IT38 XS

By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare MIU MIU 2019 Runway grey black silk ruffle hand painted apron dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/G00028 Brand: Miu Miu Designer: Miuccia Prada Model: Hand-Painted Silk Crêpe Ruffled...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Mandalay White Stretch Silk Skirt Ensemble w. Painted floral design Sz Small
Mandalay White Stretch Silk Skirt Ensemble w. Painted floral design Sz Small

Mandalay White Stretch Silk Skirt Ensemble w. Painted floral design Sz Small

By Mandalay

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Mandalay ensemble is fashioned from a beautiful white stretch silk satin with a floral print. The spaghetti strap top features boning and a center back zipper closure. The skirt...

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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Dresses

'Colleema' Handmade Upcycled Silk Kimono w/ Hand-Painted & Sewn Floral Motif
'Colleema' Handmade Upcycled Silk Kimono w/ Hand-Painted & Sewn Floral Motif

'Colleema' Handmade Upcycled Silk Kimono w/ Hand-Painted & Sewn Floral Motif

Located in Kingston, NY

A one-of-a-kind handmade silk kimono by Colleema, thoughtfully created from upcycled silk and finished entirely by hand. Cut in an elegant, flowing silhouette, the kimono features a...

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2010s American Bathrobes

Nina Ricci Black Silk Hand Painted Floral Evening Gown with Deep V Back
Nina Ricci Black Silk Hand Painted Floral Evening Gown with Deep V Back

Nina Ricci Black Silk Hand Painted Floral Evening Gown with Deep V Back

By Nina Ricci

Located in Kingston, NY

A striking Nina Ricci evening gown featuring an expressive hand-painted style floral motif in vivid pink and green set against a dramatic black ground. The silhouette is sculpted thr...

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1960s French Evening Gowns

1980's Zandra Rhodes Pink Silk Chiffon Dress with Pearls
1980's Zandra Rhodes Pink Silk Chiffon Dress with Pearls

1980's Zandra Rhodes Pink Silk Chiffon Dress with Pearls

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Stunning 1980's Zandra Rhodes light pink and cream hand painted silk chiffon dress. Sheer fabric on the decolletage with short sleeves.

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

Couture Yves Saint Laurent YSL Hand Painted Silk CrepeDeChine Pareo Shawl c1969
Couture Yves Saint Laurent YSL Hand Painted Silk CrepeDeChine Pareo Shawl c1969

Couture Yves Saint Laurent YSL Hand Painted Silk CrepeDeChine Pareo Shawl c1969

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Chicago, IL

Given the stenciled "YSL" logo that had been created in 1961 while the founding fashion designer was only producing haute couture, paired with the French-blue bordered "Yves Saint La...

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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Couture Paco Rabanne Made In France Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Pareo Shawl c1960s
Couture Paco Rabanne Made In France Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Pareo Shawl c1960s

Couture Paco Rabanne Made In France Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Pareo Shawl c1960s

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Chicago, IL

While a revolutionary futurist fashion designer in the late 1960s, Paris-based Paco Rabanne (1934-2023) created for an French haute couture client this hand-painted silk chiffon shaw...

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1960s French Delphos Gowns

1960s Jean Louis Deep Moss Green Silk Gown W/ Hand Painted Caftan Sleeves
1960s Jean Louis Deep Moss Green Silk Gown W/ Hand Painted Caftan Sleeves

1960s Jean Louis Deep Moss Green Silk Gown W/ Hand Painted Caftan Sleeves

By Jean Louis

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Jean Louis deep moss green silk gown with hand-painted chiffon kaftan overlay. Gathered, piped cuffs. Zippered black. Coordinating silk crepe lining.

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1960s American Caftans

Dress and bolero in painted silk black velvet  - France Circa 1940
Dress and bolero in painted silk black velvet  - France Circa 1940

Dress and bolero in painted silk black velvet - France Circa 1940

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1938-1940 France Evening dress and bolero in black silk velvet painted with floral bouquets dating from the beginning of the Second World War.

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1930s French Twin Sets

Dolce & Gabbana ivory silk hand-painted kimono dress coat, fw 1998
Dolce & Gabbana ivory silk hand-painted kimono dress coat, fw 1998

Dolce & Gabbana ivory silk hand-painted kimono dress coat, fw 1998

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

▪ Dolce & Gabbana ivory kimono dress coat ▪ 65% Silk, 35% Nylon ▪ Hand-painted design of flowers and birds ▪ Black silk lining ▪ IT 44 - FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8 ▪ Fall-Winter 1998

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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

Lanvin Runway Silk Hand-Painted Ombré Floral Dress Jacket w Shoulder Pleats
Lanvin Runway Silk Hand-Painted Ombré Floral Dress Jacket w Shoulder Pleats

Lanvin Runway Silk Hand-Painted Ombré Floral Dress Jacket w Shoulder Pleats

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Gresham, OR

Lanvin cotton and silk, hand-painted ombré floral tunic length jacket with front zip closure, no collar and voluminous pleated shoulder detail. Great seaming details at side waist. ...

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1990s French Jackets

Woman in a Blue Dress Threading Silk Chinese Watercolor in Gilt Frame
Woman in a Blue Dress Threading Silk Chinese Watercolor in Gilt Frame

Woman in a Blue Dress Threading Silk Chinese Watercolor in Gilt Frame

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage watercolor on paper depicting a woman in a blue dress threading silk, in gilded wood frame. Discover tranquility and minimalist beauty with this vintage Chinese watercolor,...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Paintings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

"Dance" oil painting of woman in silk dress, blue, white, yellow, bonsai trees
"Dance" oil painting of woman in silk dress, blue, white, yellow, bonsai trees

"Dance" oil painting of woman in silk dress, blue, white, yellow, bonsai trees

By Tina Orsolic Dalessio

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

"Dance" is a contemprary oil painting on canvas. Orsolic is known for her melodic landscapes and precise attention to detail, however, in this painting, she branches away from realis...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

'Black Silk'  Romantic Portrait of Woman with Flowers on Black in Black Dress

'Black Silk' Romantic Portrait of Woman with Flowers on Black in Black Dress

By Goxwa

Located in Wellesley, MA

Ġoxwa began painting at a very young age in her native land of Malta and eventually enrolled at the Saint Martin School of Art in London. Years later, she moved to Boston and atten...

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2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas, Wax

Portrait of a Lady in a White Silk Dress with Blue Ribbon Bows c.1745–1755
Portrait of a Lady in a White Silk Dress with Blue Ribbon Bows c.1745–1755

Portrait of a Lady in a White Silk Dress with Blue Ribbon Bows c.1745–1755

By Henry Pickering

Located in London, GB

In this captivating mid 18th century portrait, presented by Titan Fine Art, a young English lady is presented in a luminous white satin gown trimmed with intricate lace and blue ribb...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pair Of Antique Bird Paintings, English, Framed Silk Art, Ornithology, Victorian
Pair Of Antique Bird Paintings, English, Framed Silk Art, Ornithology, Victorian

Pair Of Antique Bird Paintings, English, Framed Silk Art, Ornithology, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Wonderful ornithological interest with these charming painted silk studies Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order Set within tasteful frames, the scenes presented behin...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Paintings

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Silk

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Zandra Rhodes Hand painted silk dress and slip
Zandra Rhodes Hand painted silk dress and slip

Zandra Rhodes Hand painted silk dress and slip

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Santa Fe, NM

1980's Silk chiffon hand painted with embellished design of pearls and beads, and rayon jersey self slip.

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1980s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Black Silk Dress
1970s Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Black Silk Dress

1970s Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Black Silk Dress

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Houston, TX

This gorgeous black silk illusion dress features a large hand painted hand stenciled abstract organic mandala-like print in grey and black.

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1990s British Day Dresses

Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Black Silk Dress
Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Black Silk Dress

Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Black Silk Dress

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in New York, NY

Zandra Rhodes, the doyenne of hippe chic, was trained in textiles and for Rhodes the textile determines the design of the dress. This black silk chiffon dress hand painted in gold a...

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1980s English Aesthetic Day Dresses

Zandra Rhodes Purple Hand Painted Silk Screen Dress
Zandra Rhodes Purple Hand Painted Silk Screen Dress

Zandra Rhodes Purple Hand Painted Silk Screen Dress

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

* This gorgeous dress has a sheer ribbon & lace detail bodice & a beautiful hand painted silk screen skirt.

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage MALCOLM STARR Hand-painted silk floral caftan dress
Vintage MALCOLM STARR Hand-painted silk floral caftan dress

Vintage MALCOLM STARR Hand-painted silk floral caftan dress

By Malcolm Starr

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Unworn, vintage MALCOLM STARR Hand-painted silk floral caftan dress. The dress was designed by MALCOLM STARR in the late 1960's to early 1970's.

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Zandra Rhodes Silk Taffeta Black and Gold Painted Dress
Zandra Rhodes Silk Taffeta Black and Gold Painted Dress

Zandra Rhodes Silk Taffeta Black and Gold Painted Dress

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Topanga, CA

Zandra Rhodes silk taffeta black and gold painted dress with rouched bodice.

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Late 20th Century British Cocktail Dresses

1970s Zandra Rhodes Hand-Painted Silk Chiffon Dress Embellished Beads Sequins
1970s Zandra Rhodes Hand-Painted Silk Chiffon Dress Embellished Beads Sequins

1970s Zandra Rhodes Hand-Painted Silk Chiffon Dress Embellished Beads Sequins

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

It is made entirely of hand painted silk chiffon with a lined skirt. The bodice is cut loose and full , the sleeves- sheer handkerchief style.

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1970s British Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Zandra Rhodes Hand Beaded and Hand Painted Navy Silk Chiffon Dress, 1970s
Zandra Rhodes Hand Beaded and Hand Painted Navy Silk Chiffon Dress, 1970s

Zandra Rhodes Hand Beaded and Hand Painted Navy Silk Chiffon Dress, 1970s

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderfully designed & screen-printed 1970s Zandra Rhodes navy blue silk chiffon evening dress. Screen print is in gold around the neck and back. Small gold metal ball detail tr...

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1970s English Cocktail Dresses

Carved and Painted Figure dressed in silks
Carved and Painted Figure dressed in silks

Carved and Painted Figure dressed in silks

Located in Woodbury, CT

A Wonderful, Whimsical Wood Figure of a Man, Dressed in Silks, with a Jaunty Plumed Hat and Broad Gesture.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Folk Art Sculptures

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Wood, Silk

Blue Dress       Silk screen print by S. Wheeler
Blue Dress       Silk screen print by S. Wheeler

Blue Dress Silk screen print by S. Wheeler

By Stephanie Wheeler

Located in Smyrna, GA

Silk screen print , Blue Dress , is on archival paper in a brilliant cobalt blue By Stephanie Wheeler Abstract expressionism Image is 12 X 9 20 X 16 white mat included Ready to fr...

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2010s Mixed Media

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Acrylic

Blue Dress    Silk screen print by Stephanie Wheeler
Blue Dress    Silk screen print by Stephanie Wheeler

Blue Dress Silk screen print by Stephanie Wheeler

By Stephanie Wheeler

Located in Smyrna, GA

Silk screen print in 2 colors , Blue Dress is on archival paper By Stephanie Wheeler Image is 12 X 9 20 X 16 White mat is included Ready to frame

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media

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Acrylic

LATE 17TH CENTURY ENGLISH PORTRAIT - A LADY  IN A RED / YELLOW SILK DRESS c.1700
LATE 17TH CENTURY ENGLISH PORTRAIT - A LADY  IN A RED / YELLOW SILK DRESS c.1700

LATE 17TH CENTURY ENGLISH PORTRAIT - A LADY IN A RED / YELLOW SILK DRESS c.1700

Located in London/Yorkshire, GB

ENGLISH SCHOOL PORTRAIT OF LADY MORGAN c.1700 - FOLLOWER OF WILLIAM WISSING A richly coloured high Baroque portrait of a lady in flamboyantly coloured dress sitting in the shade ...

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Early 1700s English School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Original Oil Painting Figurative Portrait Young Girl Blue Dress Hat Framed 29X23
Original Oil Painting Figurative Portrait Young Girl Blue Dress Hat Framed 29X23

Original Oil Painting Figurative Portrait Young Girl Blue Dress Hat Framed 29X23

By Andrey Kartashov

Located in Gilbert, AZ

"Girl in the Blue Hat" 19" X 13" is an original, oil on canvas, one-of-a-kind, figurative painting, a portrait of a young girl in a bright blue dress and hat with a golden yellow bac...

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2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Silk

ZANDRA RHODES hand painted silk dress with beading
ZANDRA RHODES hand painted silk dress with beading

ZANDRA RHODES hand painted silk dress with beading

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Stunning hand painted silk dress with beading from Zandra Rhodes dating to the early 1980's.

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yolanda Lorente Hand Painted Silk Dress with Fish
Yolanda Lorente Hand Painted Silk Dress with Fish

Yolanda Lorente Hand Painted Silk Dress with Fish

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Yolanda Lorente Hand Painted Silk Dress with Fish. Black silk hand painted shift dress with a happy fish at the front and back in brilliant colours.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Day Dresses

1970's Chloe Hand Painted Silk Halter Dress, Runway Worn
1970's Chloe Hand Painted Silk Halter Dress, Runway Worn

1970's Chloe Hand Painted Silk Halter Dress, Runway Worn

By Chloé

Located in New Hope, PA

This 1970's hand painted silk dress from Chloe is just amazing. There is a halter top that ties at the back of the neck, a large panel drapes over this and it can be worn loose and d...

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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage Silk Painted Dress
Vintage Silk Painted Dress

Vintage Silk Painted Dress

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Beautiful silk dress with beaded accents, and a sash.

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1980s Day Dresses

Gorgeous Hand Painted Silk Tunic Dress
Gorgeous Hand Painted Silk Tunic Dress

Gorgeous Hand Painted Silk Tunic Dress

Located in New York, NY

Fantastic large blooms in pinks and reds all painted by hand.

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1980s Chinese Day Dresses

Vintage Hand Painted Silk Caftan Dress
Vintage Hand Painted Silk Caftan Dress

Vintage Hand Painted Silk Caftan Dress

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Do not miss out on this absolutely stunning 1970s caftan style dress in the most eye catching and vibrant hand painted silk!

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1970s Maxi Dresses

Contessa Hong Kong hand painted raw silk shirt dress  1960s
Contessa Hong Kong hand painted raw silk shirt dress  1960s

Contessa Hong Kong hand painted raw silk shirt dress 1960s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Contessa, Hong Kong hand painted raw silk shirt dress from the 1960s. Modernist design in vivid colours, the design is hand done and has irregularities and splotches of colour here a...

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1960s Hong Kong Day Dresses

Zandra Rhodes hand painted raw silk and leather dress, 1980s
Zandra Rhodes hand painted raw silk and leather dress, 1980s

Zandra Rhodes hand painted raw silk and leather dress, 1980s

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very unique hand painted raw silk dress with suede leather detail from Zandra Rhodes dating to the 1980's.

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1980s British Day Dresses

Hand-Painted Sheer Silk Organza Wrap Dress
Hand-Painted Sheer Silk Organza Wrap Dress

Hand-Painted Sheer Silk Organza Wrap Dress

Located in New York, NY

This is a true belle of a dress, it may even be the most glamorous peignoir. Dress is cut as a wrap dress however it can be worn open as a duster. This piece has no label, however, w...

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci Dress - Painted Floral Print Silk Ruffled Bow Collar A Line Dress
Gucci Dress - Painted Floral Print Silk Ruffled Bow Collar A Line Dress

Gucci Dress - Painted Floral Print Silk Ruffled Bow Collar A Line Dress

By Gucci

Located in San Francisco, CA

GUCCI shift dress comes in a gorgeous floral painting print silk twill and features a tied band collar, half button closure with GG logo faux pearls, ruffled front, and striped ribbo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shift Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Silk Hand Painted Dress Flowers & Birds
Dolce & Gabbana Silk Hand Painted Dress Flowers & Birds

Dolce & Gabbana Silk Hand Painted Dress Flowers & Birds

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in New York, NY

Dolce Gabbana Yellow Gold silk dress Hand-painted with flowers and birds and flowers on the side.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace 1996 Spray Paint Silk Bodycon Dress size 38
Gianni Versace 1996 Spray Paint Silk Bodycon Dress size 38

Gianni Versace 1996 Spray Paint Silk Bodycon Dress size 38

By Gianni Versace

Located in London, GB

Spring/Summer 1996 spray paint dress by Gianni Versace. For spring 1996 Gianni Versace created a collection of silk fabrics each with their own unique spray paint design and used th...

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1990s Italian Mini Dresses

Christian Lacroix Painted Silk Button Front Bat Wing Dress 1980s
Christian Lacroix Painted Silk Button Front Bat Wing Dress 1980s

Christian Lacroix Painted Silk Button Front Bat Wing Dress 1980s

By Christian Lacroix Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Christian Lacroix painted silk button front, bat wing dress from the 1980s.

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1980s French Chemise Dresses

KAMPERETT Size S Cream Grey Silk Paint Splattered Wrap Dress
KAMPERETT Size S Cream Grey Silk Paint Splattered Wrap Dress

KAMPERETT Size S Cream Grey Silk Paint Splattered Wrap Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

KAMPERETT dress comes in a cream & grey silk with hand painted details featuring a maxi wrap style, billowing full skirt, elastic cuffs, and a wrap around closure.

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Zandra Rhodes 1970s Painted Embelished Silk Dress Rare
Zandra Rhodes 1970s Painted Embelished Silk Dress Rare

Zandra Rhodes 1970s Painted Embelished Silk Dress Rare

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Dame Zandra Rhodes is an iconic British designer who has been designing for the last 50 years. Rhodes considers herself “an artist working in the field of textiles and fashion,” evid...

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

ZANDRA RHODES hand painted layered silk dress with beading
ZANDRA RHODES hand painted layered silk dress with beading

ZANDRA RHODES hand painted layered silk dress with beading

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Phenomenal hand painted layered silk dress with gold beads from Zandra Rhodes dating to the 1980's.

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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1940's Silk CC41 Hand-Painted Dress UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1940's Silk CC41 Hand-Painted Dress UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1940's Silk CC41 Hand-Painted Dress UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

This truly breathtaking 1940's black crepe silk CC41 dress, with a hand painted and printed trailing pattern of blue bells and filigree decorative gold stems, is a rare piece to beho...

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1940s Casual Dresses

Mary McFadden Hand painted silk chiffon and gold lace dress
Mary McFadden Hand painted silk chiffon and gold lace dress

Mary McFadden Hand painted silk chiffon and gold lace dress

By Mary McFadden

Located in New York, NY

Hand painted abstract pattern silk chiffon dress with gold lame lace "V" neck bodice, Mary Mcfadden dress.

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20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's Chloe Hand Painted Maxi Dress, Runway Worn
1970's Chloe Hand Painted Maxi Dress, Runway Worn

1970's Chloe Hand Painted Maxi Dress, Runway Worn

By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in New Hope, PA

A sleek silhouette, designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe is hand painted on silk gauze. The dress has a V neckline with a lace insert and braid trim to accent the design.

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1970s French Maxi Dress

Ungaro Haute Couture Hand Painted Abstract Print Silk Evening Dress
Ungaro Haute Couture Hand Painted Abstract Print Silk Evening Dress

Ungaro Haute Couture Hand Painted Abstract Print Silk Evening Dress

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in New Hope, PA

This hand painted abstract design is so of the moment, this dress is right on trend for this season.

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Late 20th Century French Evening Gowns

Emilio Pucci Gown - Black Silk Gold Painted Dragon Column Dress
Emilio Pucci Gown - Black Silk Gold Painted Dragon Column Dress

Emilio Pucci Gown - Black Silk Gold Painted Dragon Column Dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in San Francisco, CA

This stunning EMILIO PUCCI column gown comes in black silk crepe with a wide scoop neck, long sleeves with zip cuffs, open side cutouts with fabric buttons, chiffon liner, and beauti...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

Tina Leser 60s  Hand-Painted Silk Chiffon Tunic Dress
Tina Leser 60s  Hand-Painted Silk Chiffon Tunic Dress

Tina Leser 60s Hand-Painted Silk Chiffon Tunic Dress

By Tina Leser

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful Tina Leser 1960s hand-painted silk chiffon tunic dress with lining and marvelous psychedelic paisley pattern.

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1960s American Informal Dresses

MARNI blue pink paint brush stroke sports knit ribbed collar silk dress IT40 S
MARNI blue pink paint brush stroke sports knit ribbed collar silk dress IT40 S

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By Marni

Located in Hong Kong, NT

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2010s Casual Dresses

Hand Painted Silk Maxi Vest with Gold Embroidery
Hand Painted Silk Maxi Vest with Gold Embroidery

Hand Painted Silk Maxi Vest with Gold Embroidery

Located in New York, NY

Hand Painted Silk Maxi Vest with Gold Embroidery in a Moroccan or Indian style.

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Vintage 1930's Silk Painted Mermaid Dress Halter Neck Sea Shell Dress UK 10 US 6
Vintage 1930's Silk Painted Mermaid Dress Halter Neck Sea Shell Dress UK 10 US 6

Vintage 1930's Silk Painted Mermaid Dress Halter Neck Sea Shell Dress UK 10 US 6

Located in Nashville, TN

A marvel to behold, this original 1930's vintage dress, rendered in a sumptuous shade of ocean blue silk with painted accented and rayon details, is just the piece to add to your vin...

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1930s Evening Dresses

John Galliano orange bias-cut silk devoré 'paint splatter' dress, fw 2000
John Galliano orange bias-cut silk devoré 'paint splatter' dress, fw 2000

John Galliano orange bias-cut silk devoré 'paint splatter' dress, fw 2000

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

▪ John Galliano evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Constructed from orange bias-cut crinkled silk devoré ▪ Velvet and French-knot embroidery paint splatter motifs ▪ Silk chiffon und...

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Hand Paninted Silk Slip Dress
Hand Paninted Silk Slip Dress

Hand Paninted Silk Slip Dress

Located in New York, NY

Hand painted long silk A line dress in warm shades of Marigold + saffron.

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

80s Leonard Silk Tunic/Caftan w/ Painted Overlay
80s Leonard Silk Tunic/Caftan w/ Painted Overlay

80s Leonard Silk Tunic/Caftan w/ Painted Overlay

By Leonard

Located in Gresham, OR

Leonard 80s silk tunic/caftan with painted asymmetrical overlay. Originally sold at I. Magnin.

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1980s French Kaftans

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MORPHEW COLLECTION Green & Olive Floral Japanese Kimono Silk Hand Painted  Kaft

MORPHEW COLLECTION Green & Olive Floral Japanese Kimono Silk Hand Painted Kaft

Located in New York, NY

Each Morphew Collection kaftan is unique. Using our classic fitted/unfitted kaftan pattern we upcycle vintage kimono silks from the 1940s to the 1980s. Many are hand printed or dyed ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans

Zandra Rhodes 1980s Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Gown
Zandra Rhodes 1980s Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Gown

Zandra Rhodes 1980s Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Gown

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Alford, MA

Zandra Rhodes at her best, in a gown featuring a subtle geometric design on white silk chiffon. The gown is further distinguished with a complex design, composed of a blouson bodice ...

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1980s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

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DOLCE & GABBANA  FW 98 Rare Silk Hand Painted Kimono

DOLCE & GABBANA FW 98 Rare Silk Hand Painted Kimono

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Milano, MILANO

Fall Winter 1998 rare silk long kimono by Dolce & Gabbana. Hand painted floral pattern throughout the whole piece. Silk belt with cutouts on both arms. The composition is 65% silk...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

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MORPHEW COLLECTION Cream Japanese Kimono Silk Hand Painted Floral Kaftan With B

MORPHEW COLLECTION Cream Japanese Kimono Silk Hand Painted Floral Kaftan With B

Located in New York, NY

Each Morphew Collection kaftan is unique. Using our classic fitted/unfitted kaftan pattern we upcycle vintage kimono silks from the 1940s to the 1980s. Many are hand printed or dyed ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans

MORPHEW COLLECTION Coral Silk Floral Hand Painted Kaftan Made From 1950’S Japan
MORPHEW COLLECTION Coral Silk Floral Hand Painted Kaftan Made From 1950’S Japan

MORPHEW COLLECTION Coral Silk Floral Hand Painted Kaftan Made From 1950’S Japan

Located in New York, NY

MORPHEW COLLECTION Coral Silk Floral Hand Painted Kaftan Made From 1950’S Japanese Kimono MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand in our NYC Ateliér of rare antique materials sou...

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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans

1960s Teal Traina Mod Psychedelic Silk Chiffon Mini Dress
1960s Teal Traina Mod Psychedelic Silk Chiffon Mini Dress

1960s Teal Traina Mod Psychedelic Silk Chiffon Mini Dress

By Teal Traina

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Teal Traina Mod Psychedelic hand-painted silk chiffon mini dress: Mock turtle neck, shear sleeves that button at cuff.

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

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Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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By Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

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By Ronald Kolodzie

Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Austin, TX

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1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
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1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress

By Guy Laroche

Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in Boca Raton, FL

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John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress, ss 1997

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By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

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

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

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Located in Tucson, AZ

A museum-quality piece of extreme rarity, this turn-of-the-century walking suit is exceptional for its extraordinary workmanship, condition, atypical silhouette and unheard-of large ...

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By Bob Mackie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler

Located in Concord, NC

This early 2000’s vintage Thierry Mugler gown features a halter neckline with a plunging V-front. The dress transitions from vibrant fuchsia to deep red, with flame-like cutouts ador...

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Located in San Diego, CA

Chic early 50s demi couture pale blue French Lace wrap blouse top! Features a chiffon backing, with taffeta covered button. Attached taffeta ribbon ties multiple times around the wai...

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Painted Silk Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary painted silk dress for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Purple and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a painted silk dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Zandra Rhodes, Chloe and Dolce & Gabbana are often thought to be among the most stylish. 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 is a Painted Silk Dress?

The price for a painted silk dress starts at $200 and tops out at $12,849, and on average, selling for $1,288.

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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. 

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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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