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Rhinestone Strap Dresses

Escada Black Silk Rhinestone Strap Evening Dress with Ruffle Bodice
Escada Black Silk Rhinestone Strap Evening Dress with Ruffle Bodice

Escada Black Silk Rhinestone Strap Evening Dress with Ruffle Bodice

By Escada

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Escada black silk evening dress with rhinestone shoulder straps and a silk taffeta ruffle bodice

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21st Century and Contemporary German Evening Dresses

S/S 2005 Versace by Donatella Backless Rhinestone Strap Ruched Silk Black Dress
S/S 2005 Versace by Donatella Backless Rhinestone Strap Ruched Silk Black Dress

S/S 2005 Versace by Donatella Backless Rhinestone Strap Ruched Silk Black Dress

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

, and a semi-exposed back. This dress is complete with a ring buckle and black rhinestone straps in the

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Long evening navy blue rayon dress with red rhinestone straps Thierry Mugler
Long evening navy blue rayon dress with red rhinestone straps Thierry Mugler

Long evening navy blue rayon dress with red rhinestone straps Thierry Mugler

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Long evening navy blue rayon dress with red rhinestone shoulders straps. Acetate lining inside the

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003
John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003

John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

. Rhinestone-encrusted chain straps, composed of double-row prong-set crystals, provide structural contrast to

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

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

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The geometric panel

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 1991 Gianfranco Ferré Runway Beaded Rhinestone Strap Knit Paillette Dress
F/W 1991 Gianfranco Ferré Runway Beaded Rhinestone Strap Knit Paillette Dress

F/W 1991 Gianfranco Ferré Runway Beaded Rhinestone Strap Knit Paillette Dress

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in West Hollywood, CA

features a scoop neckline and delicate rhinestoned bead straps. The dress is crafted from a stretch fabric

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1990s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

VICTORIA ROYAL Black Draped Jersey Gown with Rhinestone Straps 4
VICTORIA ROYAL Black Draped Jersey Gown with Rhinestone Straps 4

VICTORIA ROYAL Black Draped Jersey Gown with Rhinestone Straps 4

By Victoria Royal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Victoria Royal gown is composed of a black draped jersey with rhinestone straps. Features a

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1970s Hong Kong Evening Gowns

Dolce and Gabbana 2004 White Beaded Rhinestones Flapper Dress
Dolce and Gabbana 2004 White Beaded Rhinestones Flapper Dress

Dolce and Gabbana 2004 White Beaded Rhinestones Flapper Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare 2004 Dolce and Gabbana White Spaghetti Strap Beaded Rhinestones Dress with tassel beads

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Elizabeth Mason Couture Draped Jersey Gown w. Rhinestone strap made to order
Elizabeth Mason Couture Draped Jersey Gown w. Rhinestone strap made to order

Elizabeth Mason Couture Draped Jersey Gown w. Rhinestone strap made to order

By Elizabeth Mason Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

that is ruched down the front and has a rhinestone center piece that becomes the strap of the dress

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Rhinestone G Strap Shoulder Buckle Black Gown
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Rhinestone G Strap Shoulder Buckle Black Gown

S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Rhinestone G Strap Shoulder Buckle Black Gown

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting an iconic single-shoulder black Gucci gown with a black rhinestone 'G' strap, designed

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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Rhinestone G Strap Shoulder Buckle Black Gown
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Rhinestone G Strap Shoulder Buckle Black Gown

S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Rhinestone G Strap Shoulder Buckle Black Gown

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting an iconic single-shoulder black Gucci gown with a black rhinestone 'G' strap, designed

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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Rhinestone G Buckle Strap Shoulder Black Gown
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Rhinestone G Buckle Strap Shoulder Black Gown

S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Rhinestone G Buckle Strap Shoulder Black Gown

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting an iconic single-shoulder black Gucci gown with a black rhinestone 'G' strap, designed

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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

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1930s Black Chiffon Gown w/ Rhinestone Straps
1930s Black Chiffon Gown w/ Rhinestone Straps

1930s Black Chiffon Gown w/ Rhinestone Straps

Located in San Francisco, CA

1930s Black Chiffon Gown w/ Rhinestone Straps. Silk chiffon gown with ruched empire neckline with

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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

JOHN GALLIANO Size 8 Black Floral Burnout Velvet Rhinestone Strap Dress / Gown
JOHN GALLIANO Size 8 Black Floral Burnout Velvet Rhinestone Strap Dress / Gown

JOHN GALLIANO Size 8 Black Floral Burnout Velvet Rhinestone Strap Dress / Gown

By John Galliano

Located in San Francisco, CA

, clear silver rhinestone straps, and fitted silhouette with flaired train. Missing one rhinestone shown

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

SONIA RYKIEL Size 6 Black Rhinestone Acetate / Viscose Spaghetti Strap Dress
SONIA RYKIEL Size 6 Black Rhinestone Acetate / Viscose Spaghetti Strap Dress

SONIA RYKIEL Size 6 Black Rhinestone Acetate / Viscose Spaghetti Strap Dress

By Sonia Rykiel

Located in San Francisco, CA

rhinestone details featuring an a-line style, spaghetti straps, and a back zip up closure. Made in France

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin Black Silk Chiffon Dress with Rhinestone Straps & Long Sashes
Lanvin Black Silk Chiffon Dress with Rhinestone Straps & Long Sashes

Lanvin Black Silk Chiffon Dress with Rhinestone Straps & Long Sashes

By Lanvin Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lanvin Black Silk Chiffon Dress with Rhinestone Straps & Long Sashes. This dress is in very good

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano SS 2001 Silk Chiffon Rhinestone Strap Slip Dress
John Galliano SS 2001 Silk Chiffon Rhinestone Strap Slip Dress

John Galliano SS 2001 Silk Chiffon Rhinestone Strap Slip Dress

By John Galliano

Located in São Paulo, SP

SS 2001 silk chiffon rhinestone strap slip dress. Rare red fabric tag from early-Galliano seasons

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin Black Satin Disco Dress With Rhinestone Straps & Flowers 2004
Lanvin Black Satin Disco Dress With Rhinestone Straps & Flowers 2004

Lanvin Black Satin Disco Dress With Rhinestone Straps & Flowers 2004

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. It features an easy body, rhinestone studded yoke band and straps, raw edges, black and grey flowers

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Black and grey chiné knit evening dress with rhinestone back strap Chanel
Black and grey chiné knit evening dress with rhinestone back strap Chanel

Black and grey chiné knit evening dress with rhinestone back strap Chanel

By Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black and grey chiné knit evening dress with rhinestone back strap. Knit composition: 63% wool, 13

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses

Gianni Versace ICONIC FW 1996 Rhinestone Strap Gown
Gianni Versace ICONIC FW 1996 Rhinestone Strap Gown

Gianni Versace ICONIC FW 1996 Rhinestone Strap Gown

By Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in São Paulo, SP

rhinestoned hardware straps. Curved bust seam V-neckline Spaghetti straps Rhinestoned ‘V’ hardware ‘VERSACE

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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

1960s Black Silk Spaghetti Strap Gown With Rhinestones
1960s Black Silk Spaghetti Strap Gown With Rhinestones

1960s Black Silk Spaghetti Strap Gown With Rhinestones

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage 1960s black spaghetti strap silk overlay cocktail gown with rhinestones. Lining is

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1960s American Evening Gowns

Pamela Dennis Ivory Silk Gown with Rhinestone Straps
Pamela Dennis Ivory Silk Gown with Rhinestone Straps

Pamela Dennis Ivory Silk Gown with Rhinestone Straps

By Pamela Dennis

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pamela Dennis Ivory Silk Gown w/ Rhinestone Straps - 8 This gorgeous ivory gown is completely silk

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2010s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

80s Ivory Silk Crepe Chemise with Draping Rhinestone Straps
80s Ivory Silk Crepe Chemise with Draping Rhinestone Straps

80s Ivory Silk Crepe Chemise with Draping Rhinestone Straps

Located in Gresham, OR

A fantastic 80s silk crepe chemise dress with structured shoulders and full sleeves. A loose

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

NAEEM KHAN Gown -  Size M Cream Silk Crepe Chiffon Rhinestone Beaded Strap
NAEEM KHAN Gown -  Size M Cream Silk Crepe Chiffon Rhinestone Beaded Strap

NAEEM KHAN Gown - Size M Cream Silk Crepe Chiffon Rhinestone Beaded Strap

By Naeem Khan

Located in San Francisco, CA

with rhinestone beaded straps and gathered skirt with overlay panel. Wear throughout. Good Pre-Owned

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 1995 Bill Blass Runway Black Silk Rhinestone Brooch Double Strap Gown
S/S 1995 Bill Blass Runway Black Silk Rhinestone Brooch Double Strap Gown

S/S 1995 Bill Blass Runway Black Silk Rhinestone Brooch Double Strap Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in West Hollywood, CA

sleek column silhouette with double straps and a dramatic open back, the dress is embellished with

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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Blue see-through silk chiffon evening dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
Blue see-through silk chiffon evening dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

Blue see-through silk chiffon evening dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Blue see-through silk chiffon evening dress. Rhinestone shoulder strap. Stitching on both side

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2010s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Rhinestone Strap LBD Cocktail Dress
Bill Blass Rhinestone Strap LBD Cocktail Dress

Bill Blass Rhinestone Strap LBD Cocktail Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Beautiful 1960s Bill Blass wool crepe cocktail dress with rhinestone straps + huge floral detail

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1960s American Day Dresses

Chloé Silk Mini Dress Rhinestone Halter Strap
Chloé Silk Mini Dress Rhinestone Halter Strap

Chloé Silk Mini Dress Rhinestone Halter Strap

By Chloé

Located in US

Chloé mini dress featured in black silk with a rhinestone halter neck strap, size 42, made in

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chloé Silk Mini Dress LBD Rhinestone Halter Strap
Chloé Silk Mini Dress LBD Rhinestone Halter Strap

Chloé Silk Mini Dress LBD Rhinestone Halter Strap

By Chloé

Located in US

Chloé mini dress featured in black silk with a rhinestone halter neck strap, size 42, made in

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980's Bugle Bead Fringed Party Dress with Rhinestone Straps
1980's Bugle Bead Fringed Party Dress with Rhinestone Straps

1980's Bugle Bead Fringed Party Dress with Rhinestone Straps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1980s Fringed party dress on off-white silk with rhinestone straps. Beautiful movement. Great

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1960s Indian Cocktail Dresses

Balestra Midnight Blue Velvet Gown with Rhinestone Straps
Balestra Midnight Blue Velvet Gown with Rhinestone Straps

Balestra Midnight Blue Velvet Gown with Rhinestone Straps

By BALESTRA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

rhinestone buckles, and the rhinestone straps continue on the low-cut back of the dress. Measurements as

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Gowns

Gianni Versace Couture Oyster Gown with Rhinestone Straps
Gianni Versace Couture Oyster Gown with Rhinestone Straps

Gianni Versace Couture Oyster Gown with Rhinestone Straps

By Gianni Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

accented by delicate rhinestone straps. Gown is fully lined and corseted. Measurements-- Bust: 32

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Gowns

2006 Chanel Silk Satin Formal Dress with Rhinestones
2006 Chanel Silk Satin Formal Dress with Rhinestones

2006 Chanel Silk Satin Formal Dress with Rhinestones

By Chanel

Located in US

Chanel dress from 2006 A collection featured in a ivory and black satin with rhinestone brooches at

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Atlanta, GA

Purrrr-fection! This Thierry Mugler C.1990 silk top is loaded with feline details beyond the animal print. It snaps at the back with an hourglass silhouette which nips at the waist...

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1990s French Blouses and Tops

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1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown

1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in San Diego, CA

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1990s Evening Gowns

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1990s Dolce & Gabbana Black Corset Dress Size 42 US 6 - 8 Vintage 90s Iconic LBD

By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA, Dolce & Gabbana

Located in San Diego, CA

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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Tom Ford for Gucci Cruise 2004 Halter Leather Trim Backless Top

Tom Ford for Gucci Cruise 2004 Halter Leather Trim Backless Top

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Naples, FL

Tom Ford for Gucci Cruise 2004 Halter Leather Trim Backless Top IT 42 Gucci paisley print top featuring leather trim halterneck, open back and sash-tie closure at back.

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John Galliano floral print silk chiffon drop-waist floor-length dress, fw 2008
John Galliano floral print silk chiffon drop-waist floor-length dress, fw 2008

John Galliano floral print silk chiffon drop-waist floor-length dress, fw 2008

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

▪ John Galliano silk chiffon dress ▪ A sample made for Vogue ▪ Ivory and pink floral print with mauve base ▪ Cowl neckline ▪ Rolled shoulder straps ▪ Drop waist ▪ Multiple fabric ...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960

Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960

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Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960

Located in University City, MO

Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...

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1960s American Novelty Bags

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Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

By Issey Miyake

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...

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Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5

Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5. These adorable Manolo Blahnik pumps are in good condition. They show use with small smudges, shown in picture. The bottom of the sh...

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Pinko Cream Goddess Inspired Wedding Gown

Pinko Cream Goddess Inspired Wedding Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Dresses

Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress

Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress

By Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress

Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

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1980s Indian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2006 Runway Cutout Semi-Sheer Dress
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2006 Runway Cutout Semi-Sheer Dress

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2006 Runway Cutout Semi-Sheer Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Naples, FL

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2006 Runway Cutout Semi-Sheer Dress Look 30 from the Spring 2006 Collection. Condition: Very good vintage condition, please note size and fabric tags have been...

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Roberto Cavalli Turquoise Silk Rhinestone Bodice Strapless Evening Gown  42
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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Roberto Cavalli strapless turquoise silk evening gown with a with crystal rhinestone bodice 42. Gorgeous gown with a narrow empire bodice covered with crystal rhinestones & silver me...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

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New Tom Ford for YSL Yves Saint Laurent Collection Satin Heels Sz 39 U.S. 8.5

New Tom Ford for YSL Yves Saint Laurent Collection Satin Heels Sz 39 U.S. 8.5

By Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

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Early 2000s French Shoes

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Christian Lacroix Vintage Embroidered Blazer

Christian Lacroix Vintage Embroidered Blazer

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

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Dolce & Gabbana Iconic Leopard Cheetah print Silk Corset fitted Bodycon Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Iconic Leopard Cheetah print Silk Corset fitted Bodycon Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Iconic Leopard Cheetah print Silk Corset fitted Bodycon Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Sheffield, GB

Seductive, Vintage Dolce & Gabbana fitted corset cocktail dress crafted from a stretchy pure silk cheetah print material, with an inbuilt lingerie bra, fully adjustable shoulder ...

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Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

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Rhinestone Strap Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of rhinestone strap dresses for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black rhinestone strap dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige, Gray and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many classic iterations of rhinestone strap dresses over the years, but those made by Chloe, John Galliano and Lanvin Paris are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Rhinestone Strap Dresses?

The prices for rhinestone strap dresses start at $345 and top out at $5,905 with these items, on average, selling for $1,150.

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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