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Sack Dress Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Khaki Sack dress With Gold Button
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Khaki Sack dress With Gold Button

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Khaki Sack dress With Gold Button

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Yves Saint Laurent khaki sack dress with gold buttons. Feels like silk or silk cotton.

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20th Century French Sack Dress Vintage

Holly Harp Sack Dress 1970s
Holly Harp Sack Dress 1970s

Holly Harp Sack Dress 1970s

By Holly Harp

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Holly Harp. It has a bateau neckline, long gathered sleeves and panels on the front and back of the dress narrowing to the hem. It slips on over...

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1970s American Sack Dress Vintage

Outsider Folk Art Modernist Painting Dated 1959 by Peter Paul Sakowski
Outsider Folk Art Modernist Painting Dated 1959 by Peter Paul Sakowski

Outsider Folk Art Modernist Painting Dated 1959 by Peter Paul Sakowski

Located in Peabody, MA

A recurring theme in his work of the 1950s were female dancers dressed in the iconnic sack dress of Martha Graham, with whom he appeared fascinated.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sack Dress Vintage

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Paint

Fantastic Mounted Postage Stamp Crib Quilt from Pennsylvania
Fantastic Mounted Postage Stamp Crib Quilt from Pennsylvania

Fantastic Mounted Postage Stamp Crib Quilt from Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful mini pieced postage stamp crib quilt in a mix of feed sack material and old dress prints. This folky and fun quilt has quarter inch squares all wonderful executed together ...

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20th Century American Adirondack Sack Dress Vintage

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Linen, Wood, Cotton

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Karl Lagerfeld 1990s Monochrome Sack Dress and Jacket
Karl Lagerfeld 1990s Monochrome Sack Dress and Jacket

Karl Lagerfeld 1990s Monochrome Sack Dress and Jacket

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Adorable button front sack dress with metal trimmed ivory buttons.

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Late 20th Century French Sack Dress Vintage

1980s Oscar de la Renta Sack Dress
1980s Oscar de la Renta Sack Dress

1980s Oscar de la Renta Sack Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A classic 1980s Oscar de la Renta wool dress with tapered sleeves with a zipper detail. The dress has a tie neck front with a thick 60's inspired scarf, a fitted skirt that cuts just...

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1980s Unknown Sack Dress Vintage

Marilyn Monroe "Potato Sack" 1952
Marilyn Monroe "Potato Sack" 1952

Marilyn Monroe "Potato Sack" 1952

By Earl Theisen

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

LE 118/500 Giclee Print of Marilyn Monroe "Potato Sack" by Dolores Hope Masi MATTED & FRAMED IN CUSTOM FRAME Gorgeous Photo of Marilyn Monroe Wearing a Potato Sack Dress in 1952 Limi...

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1950s Sack Dress Vintage

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Photographic Paper, Lithograph

Yohji Yamamoto Sack Dress with Drawstring Waist
Yohji Yamamoto Sack Dress with Drawstring Waist

Yohji Yamamoto Sack Dress with Drawstring Waist

By Yohji Yamamoto

Located in Austin, TX

Yohji Yamamoto grey and navy wool sack dress with drawstring waist and hem. Zipper down front. 34" bust, 24" - 39" waist, 46" hips, 55" length.

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Late 20th Century Sack Dress Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Floral Sack Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Floral Sack Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Floral Sack Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Austin, TX

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche green and purple wool floral sack dress with velvet cuffs and neckline. Zipper on front, two side pockets.

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1980s French Sack Dress Vintage

BILL BLASS c.1980’s Black Red Green Satin Trim Accent Sleeveless Sack Dress NWT
BILL BLASS c.1980’s Black Red Green Satin Trim Accent Sleeveless Sack Dress NWT

BILL BLASS c.1980’s Black Red Green Satin Trim Accent Sleeveless Sack Dress NWT

By Bill Blass

Located in Thiensville, WI

BILL BLASS c.1980’s Black Red Green Satin Trim Accent Sleeveless Sack Dress NWT Circa: 1980’s Label(s): Bill Blass Designer: Bill Blass Style: Sack dress Color(s): Black (body); sha...

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1980s American Sack Dress Vintage

1980s Chloe Floral Dress and Wrap
1980s Chloe Floral Dress and Wrap

1980s Chloe Floral Dress and Wrap

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chloé

Located in Austin, TX

Chloe floral thin wool sack dress with wrap and belt. Ruching at collar and cuffs. 54" bust, 47 1/2" length.

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1980s French Sack Dress Vintage

Evening dress by Cristobal Balenciaga, Haute Couture (attributed to) Circa 1962
Evening dress by Cristobal Balenciaga, Haute Couture (attributed to) Circa 1962

Evening dress by Cristobal Balenciaga, Haute Couture (attributed to) Circa 1962

By Balenciaga

Located in Toulon, FR

His most innovative creations included the balloon jacket (1953), the tunic dress (1955), the sack dress (1957) and the Baby Doll dress (1958).

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1960s French Sack Dress Vintage

Saint Laurent Vintage Polka Dot Dress YSL
Saint Laurent Vintage Polka Dot Dress YSL

Saint Laurent Vintage Polka Dot Dress YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This Vintage Saint Laurent sack style dress, is a midnight navy background with beige polkadots .

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1980s French Sack Dress Vintage

Outsider Folk Art Painting Dated 1957 by Peter Paul Sakowski
Outsider Folk Art Painting Dated 1957 by Peter Paul Sakowski

Outsider Folk Art Painting Dated 1957 by Peter Paul Sakowski

Located in Peabody, MA

He had a fascination during this time with the symbolism of the modern dance icon Martha Graham and his figures appear in the sack dress for which she was known.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sack Dress Vintage

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Paint

Givenchy Boutique Vintage Black Organza Colorful Paillettes Polka Dots Blouse
Givenchy Boutique Vintage Black Organza Colorful Paillettes Polka Dots Blouse

Givenchy Boutique Vintage Black Organza Colorful Paillettes Polka Dots Blouse

By Givenchy

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The Bettina blouse, the Shirt dress, the Sack dress—Hubert de Givenchy, like his mentor and friend Cristóbal Balenciaga, was a master at playing with volume to achieve beauty in the ...

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1990s French Sack Dress Vintage

GEOFFREY BEENE Sack Dress
GEOFFREY BEENE Sack Dress

GEOFFREY BEENE Sack Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Austin, TX

Geoffrey Beene silk sack dress with belt. 20" sleeve, 40" length. Condition: Good, small spot on back, see photos.

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1960s American Sack Dress Vintage

1981 Yves Saint Laurent Sack Dress
1981 Yves Saint Laurent Sack Dress

1981 Yves Saint Laurent Sack Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Austin, TX

1981 Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche plaid sack dress with dark green yoke and cuffs. Tie around neck.

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1980s French Sack Dress Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Plaid Sack Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Plaid Sack Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Plaid Sack Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Austin, TX

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche maroon velvet and wool plaid sack dress, two side pockets. Condition: good, two moth holes on front. size 40 54" bust, 64" waist, 64" hips, 25" sleev...

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1980s Sack Dress Vintage

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Striped Sack Dress
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Striped Sack Dress

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Striped Sack Dress

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Austin, TX

1990s Vivienne Westwood Anglomania viscose and silk grey and white striped wrap dress with belt. Interesting button details on shoulder. Condition: Excellent. Size 44/ or US Large...

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1990s British Sack Dress Vintage

1980s Carolina Herrera Sack Dress
1980s Carolina Herrera Sack Dress

1980s Carolina Herrera Sack Dress

By Carolina Herrera

Located in San Francisco, CA

1980s Carolina Herrera Sack Dress B 40 W 34 H 40 L 40

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1980s American Sack Dress Vintage

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Challis and Velvet Sack Dress
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Challis and Velvet Sack Dress

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Challis and Velvet Sack Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Rockwood, ON

Larger YSL sack dress with a velvet yoke and neck accented with hand carved wood buttons.

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1980s Sack Dress Vintage

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Safari Sack Dress
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Safari Sack Dress

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Safari Sack Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Rockwood, ON

From one of the later revivals of that famous safari collection is this equally fabulous (and easy to wear) safari sack dress. Cut to be open and loose through the bodice and waist a...

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1980s Sack Dress Vintage

1970s Fendi Silk Coral Motif Sack Dress
1970s Fendi Silk Coral Motif Sack Dress

1970s Fendi Silk Coral Motif Sack Dress

By Fendi

Located in Rockwood, ON

Early Fendi examples are so hard to find and definitely fall into the "rare" category! This is a late 1970s silk dress that has a full and easy shape which makes it so easy to wear. ...

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1970s Sack Dress Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Red Cotton Straight Cocktail Dress 1980s
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Red Cotton Straight Cocktail Dress 1980s

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Red Cotton Straight Cocktail Dress 1980s

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Guache 80s vintage woman dress. Straight sack model, knee length, short balloon sleeve, bateau neckline.

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1980s French Sack Dress Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Red Cotton Straight Cocktail Dress 1980s
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Red Cotton Straight Cocktail Dress 1980s

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Red Cotton Straight Cocktail Dress 1980s

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Guache 80s vintage woman dress. Straight sack model, knee length, short balloon sleeve, bateau neckline.

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1980s French Sack Dress Vintage

BALENCIAGA Earrings Vintage 1980s
BALENCIAGA Earrings Vintage 1980s

BALENCIAGA Earrings Vintage 1980s

By Balenciaga

Located in London, GB

Team with simple block colours for a touch of glam or pair with bold print for a more maximalist fashion statement About Balenciaga Balenciaga opened their first boutique store in...

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1980s French Art Deco Sack Dress Vintage

John Cavanagh Vintage Eyelet Couture Gown
John Cavanagh Vintage Eyelet Couture Gown

John Cavanagh Vintage Eyelet Couture Gown

By John Cavanagh

Located in Cloverdale, CA

His 50's designs anticipated the Sack or Chemise Dress which later became so popular.

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1950s British Sack Dress Vintage

Vintage Balenciaga Gold Plated Pin Brooch 1990s
Vintage Balenciaga Gold Plated Pin Brooch 1990s

Vintage Balenciaga Gold Plated Pin Brooch 1990s

By Balenciaga

Located in London, GB

Balenciaga opened their first boutique store in Paris in 1937 and became famous for revolutionising women’s fashion - challenging the conventional hour glass shape of the time with w...

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1990s Sack Dress Vintage

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Gold Plate

1970s Jean Varon Silk Balloon Sack Dress or Coat
1970s Jean Varon Silk Balloon Sack Dress or Coat

1970s Jean Varon Silk Balloon Sack Dress or Coat

By Jean Varon

Located in Rockwood, ON

This is a drop dead gorgeous piece that is completely versatile! This iconic Jean Varon design it has been constructed out a pretty printed tissue silk that makes it light and easy t...

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1970s Sack Dress Vintage

1980s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Graphic Print Dress
1980s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Graphic Print Dress

1980s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Graphic Print Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1980s iconic design Saint Laurent sack dress in a vibrant blue and black abstract painterly print.

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1980s French Sack Dress Vintage

Rare Moschino LIFE Recycle Trash Bag Dress
Rare Moschino LIFE Recycle Trash Bag Dress

Rare Moschino LIFE Recycle Trash Bag Dress

By Moschino

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Gives new meaning to the phrase "sack dress." The Moschino LIFE (Love, Irony, Freedom, and Energy) line was a short-lived casual sportswear line first introduced in fall 1999.

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Late 20th Century Italian Sack Dress Vintage

1970's Wamsutta Mills Yellow Printed Mini Dress
1970's Wamsutta Mills Yellow Printed Mini Dress

1970's Wamsutta Mills Yellow Printed Mini Dress

Located in Houston, TX

Fantastic early 1970's Vintage Mills yellow printed sack dress. Both the front and back have two Castillo people adorned with red and green beading along the printed pattern.

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1960s American Sack Dress Vintage

Balenciaga Vintage Bracelet 1970s
Balenciaga Vintage Bracelet 1970s

Balenciaga Vintage Bracelet 1970s

By Balenciaga

Located in London, GB

Detail -Made in France in the 1970s -Crafted from gold plated metal and a vibrant red enamel Size & Fit -Inner circumference - 6 inches / 15 cm -Width at widest part - 1 inch Balen...

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1970s French Sack Dress Vintage

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Gold Plate

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1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse

By Diane von Furstenberg

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...

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1990s Indian Sack Dress Vintage

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Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit

Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Chicago, IL

Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" tweed skirt suit. As seen on the runway; look #3. Beige with copper and navy metallic basket weave wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmet...

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Early 2000s Italian Sack Dress Vintage

GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket

GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket

By Givenchy

Located in Thiensville, WI

GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Givenchy Style: Princess Coat Color(s): Brown Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric Cont...

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1960s French Sack Dress Vintage

Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar

Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar

Located in Amsterdam, NL

We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...

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20th Century German Sack Dress Vintage

New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2009 Runway Wool Lurex Dress Sz FR38 With Tags
New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2009 Runway Wool Lurex Dress Sz FR38 With Tags

New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2009 Runway Wool Lurex Dress Sz FR38 With Tags

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

Yves Saint Laurent Fall Winter 2009 Brand New With Tags $2650 Butter Soft Runway Wool Lurex Dress FR38 Charcoal & Metallic Lurex Zips Up the Back Hook and Eye Neck Fully Lined...

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Early 2000s French Sack Dress Vintage

Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003

Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...

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Early 2000s Italian Sack Dress Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977
Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977

Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Geneva, CH

Cut from airy sheer silk chiffon, this rare 1977 Spring-Summer Saint Laurent Rive Gauche maxi dress is shirred from under the chest to the hips for a flattering - though comfortable ...

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1970s French Sack Dress Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34

By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Switzerland, CH

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Tuxedo Evening Suit An extremely rare piece from his final collection in 2004 for Yves Saint Laurent Stunning piece consisting of pants and jacke...

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Early 2000s French Sack Dress Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Purple and Green Silk Rouched Hat with Bow
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Purple and Green Silk Rouched Hat with Bow

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Purple and Green Silk Rouched Hat with Bow

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche hat is composed of a purple and green striped silk. The hat features a rouched detail and bow. In excellent vintage condition, the black bow has f...

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20th Century French Sack Dress Vintage

1950s Worth Haute Couture Pink and White Tulle Dress With Organza Bud Appliqués
1950s Worth Haute Couture Pink and White Tulle Dress With Organza Bud Appliqués

1950s Worth Haute Couture Pink and White Tulle Dress With Organza Bud Appliqués

By Charles Worth

Located in London, GB

This enchanting 1950s couture dress in pink and white net tulle is by the extolled French fashion house Worth and retailed at their London boutique on Grosvenor Street. The quality a...

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1950s British Sack Dress Vintage

GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress

GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress

By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy

Located in Thiensville, WI

GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...

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1990s French Sack Dress Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C

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Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in University City, MO

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-garde hooded dress The edgy boxy tunic style dress is designed with a subtle textured crinkled pattern that emulates reptile scales The unique ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Sack Dress Vintage

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Cognac Lambskin Leather Double-Breasted Trench Coat
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Cognac Lambskin Leather Double-Breasted Trench Coat

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Cognac Lambskin Leather Double-Breasted Trench Coat

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Gresham, OR

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Cognac Lambskin Leather Double-Breasted Trench Coat: Supple lambskin leather in a classic style! Oversized with wide notched collar, batwing sleeves, polis...

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1980s French Sack Dress Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent New Suede Gauntlet Gloves
Yves Saint Laurent New Suede Gauntlet Gloves

Yves Saint Laurent New Suede Gauntlet Gloves

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Geneva, CH

Beautiful never worn 80’s YSL fuchsia gloves trimmed in matching leather diagonal stitching. Both gloves was linked by the original sealing thread. "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche" g...

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1980s French Sack Dress Vintage

Adolfo 1970s Three Piece Red and Metallic Midi or Maxi Skirt and Tank Dress Set
Adolfo 1970s Three Piece Red and Metallic Midi or Maxi Skirt and Tank Dress Set

Adolfo 1970s Three Piece Red and Metallic Midi or Maxi Skirt and Tank Dress Set

By Adolfo

Located in San Francisco, CA

Three piece vintage Adolfo burgundy red and metallic floral brocade skirt(s) and top set, circa 1970s- 80s, ensures you're set for any occasion! Pair the the bodice with the long ski...

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1970s American Sack Dress Vintage

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Sack Dress Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary sack dress vintage you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have black, red and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect sack dress vintage 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 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Bill Blass, Carolina Herrera and Dolce & Gabbana are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a Sack Dress Vintage?

On average, a sack dress vintage on 1stDibs sells for $709, while they’re typically $299 on the low end and $19,999 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

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