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Shell Print Dresses

L’Agence Sachi shell print maxi dress
Located in London, GB
Stunning L’Agence Sachi shell print maxi dress. Bought for £450 and unworn. Made from cream fluid
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2010s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

REALISATION Monica 100% silk floral print shell buttons puff sleeve dress XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
REALISATION Monica 100% silk brown black floral print shell buttons puff sleeve dress XS Reference
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Casual Dresses

Bill Blass 1980s Tortoise Shell Print Brown Sequin Size 6 Vintage 80s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique vintage late 80s BILL BLASS tortoise shell print fully sequined short sleeve
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Staphorst Ceremonial Dress with Shell Hat and Silver Fobs -The Netherlands, 1932
Located in Langweer, NL
Staphorst Ceremonial Dress with Shell Hat and Silver Fobs, 1932 This richly detailed hand-colored
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Vintage 1930s Prints

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Paper

Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1997 Vintage Embellished Open Back Maxi Evening Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Naples, FL
Gaultier tortoise shell print maxi dress featuring embellished neckline, open back and hook and eye closure
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

PRADA blue geometric print shell buttons long sleeve collared dress shirt EU38 S
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA blue geometric print shell buttons long sleeve collared dress shirt EU38 S Reference: CNLE
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collars

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Vintage 1997 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Tortoise Shell Embellished Print Open Back Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1997 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Tortoise Shell Embellished Print Open Back Dress Measurements
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1990s French Evening Dresses

1950s Hawaiian Tiki Printed Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Hawaiian shell print dress with wrap waist detail. Convertible halter strap. Side zip closure
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1950s American Informal Dresses

1970's Hermes Blue Cashmere "Rocaille" Shell Print Day Dress W/Belt
By Hermès
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Hermes blue cashmere long sleeved dress with "Rocaille" shell print and matching
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1970s French Day Dresses

Sleeveless cocktail dress with shells and sea-horses printed Versace
By Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless cocktail dress with shells and sea-horses printed . Fabric composition: 48% nylon, 34
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white viscose MONOCHROME SHELL PRINT MIDI KNIT Dress XS
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alexander McQueen monochrome shell-print midi skater dress black and white viscose
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2010s Casual Dresses

Gucci Vintage Silk Sea Shell Print Caftan
By Gucci
Located in US
Vintage Gucci maxi dress features a sea shell print throughout the lavender-colored silk fabric
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Late 20th Century Italian Day Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier tortoise shell print evening dress and bra, ss 1997
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier tortoise shell print evening dress with open front and matching bra. Spring
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace printed silk and beaded 'Sea Shell' maxi dress, ss 1992
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace printed silk and beaded 'Sea Shell' dress. Silk crêpe sheath printed with pink and
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Zandra Rhodes Blue Pink Pleated Shell Print Caftan Dress 1970S
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in Boca Raton, FL
traditional. Made from a lagoon blue rayon printed with a teal squiggle motif with clustered pink shells, this
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1970s British Caftans

Gianni Versace S/S 1992 Printed silk and beaded 'Sea Shell' evening dress
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Gianni Versace - Sold by Skof.Archive - Runway Look 50 - Silk crêpe sheath printed
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

1970's Floral Print Bow Blouse With Shell Buttons
Located in New York, NY
1970's Floral Print Bow Blouse With Shell Buttons
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1970s Casual Dresses

1980S Leopard Print Wool Shell Top & Wrap Pants Ensemble
Located in New York, NY
1980S Leopard Print Wool Shell Top & Wrap Pants Ensemble
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1980s Dress and Coat Ensembles

Missoni Ombre Gown with Lace Overlay Maxi Dress
By Missoni
Located in US
knitted shell. Dress has a slip-on entry and is a size . Made in Italy. Bust 34” Waist 30” Hips 35
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dries Van Noten Vintage Shell Print Ruffle Runway Dress, 1998
By Dries van Noten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Dries Van Noten ivory and red coral & shell print silk gown with ruffled panels at hip
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1990s Belgian Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Sea-Shell Print Mini Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
A funny print for a cute mini summer dress ! There is a black trim all around the neck, the
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1970s French Mini Dresses

New Emilio Pucci Pearl Embellished Shell Print Multicolor Silk Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Emilio Pucci shift dress featuring multicolored shell and coral print on a textured white silk
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Zandra Rhodes Blue Pink Pleated Shell Print Caftan Dress 1970S
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in Boca Raton, FL
traditional. Made from a lagoon blue rayon printed with a teal squiggle motif with clustered pink shells, this
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1970s British Caftans

1970's Gucci Graphic Silk Belted Shirtdress W/Iconic Shell Print
By Gucci
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Gucci long sleeved collared silk shirtdress in navy and featuring the iconic, graphic shell
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1970s Italian Day Dresses

Zandra Rhodes Red Pleated Shell print Caftan and Sleeveless Dress Set, 1970s
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in Boca Raton, FL
crimson rayon printed with a salmon squiggle motif with clustered blue shells, this ensemble speaks to
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1970s British Caftans

1950s Waikiki Kasuals Pale Aqua Cotton Sundress W/ Angelfish & Sea Shell Print
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Waikiki Kasuals pale aqua cotton sundress with angelfish, sea shells and various sea fauna
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1950s American Casual Dresses

Versace Vintage Coral and Shell Print Halter Dress with Bold Gold Medallion Belt
By Versace
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Versace Vintage Coral and Shell Print Halter Dress with Bold Gold Medallion Belt. . Wrap style
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

NEW VERSACE SILK SEA SHELL PRINT GOWN DRESS Sz IT 38 - 2
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
designed dresses, bags, and swimwear. Here is a creation from that time. This one shoulder silhouette was
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

Versace Shift Dress FW2019
By Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beads and crystals Lattice like construction of shell of dress Leaf print details throughout outer shell
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Mademoiselle Shells & Beads Print Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * cotton shell & bead print * metal back zipper * full skirt * by
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Lilly Pulitzer "The Lilly" Green Sea Shell Print Kaftan, 1960s
By Lilly Pulitzer
Located in Houston, TX
green and white sea shell print. The front of dress dips into a deep-V that can be closed with two hook
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1960s American Kaftans

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F/W 2002 Christian Dior by John Galliano Blue Floral Orylag Fur Trench Coat
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous blue floral orlyag Christian Dior fur coat, designed by John Galliano. From the Fall/Winter 2002 collection, a version of this coat debuted on the season's runw...
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Early 2000s Trench Coats

Alexander McQueen Fall Winter 1997 "It's A Jungle Out There" pinstripe suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Important collectible Alexander McQueen Fall Winter 1997 'It's a Jungle Out There' collection pinstripe jacket and skirt suit. Runway look, the jacket has shoulder pads. The condit...
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1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 1990s Dolce & Gabbana mini slip dress is crafted from brown silk satin with delicate white lace trim. The lingerie-inspired design features adjustable straps, a soft bustline, a...
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1990s Italian Mini Dress

Convertible Yellow Floral Circle Dress w Rhinestone-Studded Shelf Bust-S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Wearable with a halter or strapless neckline, this romantic sundress would be the perfect ensemble for a breezy garden party or summer wedding. Ideal for larger busts, the ample shel...
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1950s Unknown Ballerina Day Dresses

Givenchy Haute Couture Gown 1995 Spectacular Silk Evening Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Berlin, BE
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE 1995 gown, numbered archival piece This breathtaking evening gown is a testament to timeless elegance infused with modern sensibility. The dress features a st...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino Wrap Car Wash Hem Maxi Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A black dress in a fine silky knit from Moschino. It is maxi length with a wrapped bodice, ruched band at the hips and fabulous skirt with a car wash hem comprised of 6 panels open t...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Rare Fendi Crystal Embellished Baguette with Lizard Leather
By Fendi
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Rare Fendi baguette fully embellished with mini stones and crystals, parts in lizard leather color silver, interior in leather color beige. Condition: Good/really good, spot around ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

F/W 1996 Ralph Lauren Black Bodycon Backless Strap Evening Gown
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Ralph Lauren's Fall/Winter 1996 collection, this black bodycon evening gown features a high neckline and a dramatic backless design with crisscrossing straps. A version of this ...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Dusty Rose Silk Chiffon Halter Dress, FW 2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior by John Galliano dress is crafted from dusty rose silk chiffon with an embroidered Swiss dot pattern. The halter-neck design features a keyhole opening at the fro...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Roberto Cavalli Printed Denim Corset Jacket
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Roberto Cavalli Printed Denim Corset Jacket 98% Cotton, 2% Elastane Print is finished gold glitter accents, genuine leather trim, corset structure, unlined, four pockets, sle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets

Azzedine Alaia Rust Column Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in US
Alaia fitted stretch knit body con dress in rust color, subtle V-neckline, stitched detail along the bodice that provides a flattering shape, and a back zipper fastening. Dress is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maxi Dress

Vintage Pierre Cardin 1970s Blue + White Heart Print Flutter Sleeve 70s Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Diego, CA
Flirty late 1970s PIERRE CARDIN for NEIMAN MARCUS royal blue and white heart print flutter sleeve dress! Features a blue background with white hearts printed throughout. Elastic wais...
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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1960s Yellow Silk Chiffon Gown with Jacket ensemble
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s Sylvia Nechis Yellow Silk Chiffon sleeveless V neck Soutache gown with cropped Jacket ensemble. White cord soutache and silver tiny sequins trough out the bodice and ja...
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1960s American Wedding Dresses

1970s Halston Cerulean Blue Silk Chiffon Blue Size 6 / 8 70s Goddess Gown Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
*Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall* Gorgeous vintage 70s HALSTON Couture cerulean blue silk chiffon goddess gown ! Simply slips over the head. There are multiple layers ...
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1970s American Evening Gowns

Madame Grès Haute Couture 1956 Pleated Chartreuse Yellow Jersey Hellenic Gown
By Madame Gres
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A true relic of 20th-century fashion history, this original Madame Grès Haute Couture gown from 1956 embodies the sculptural elegance and technical mastery that define her legacy. Cr...
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1950s French Delphos Gowns

Autunm/Winter 2009 Alexander McQueen Cheongsam Style Black Cocktail Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Alexander McQueen cheongsam-style short-sleeve black sheath dress. This dress was look 9 in the Autumn/Winter 2009 collection. Mandarin collar with contrasting red piping along the s...
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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Shell Print Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of shell print dresses for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Beige shell print dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Black 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 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Finding appealing shell print dresses such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Versace, Gianni Versace and Gucci each produced popular versions that are worth a look.

How Much are Shell Print Dresses?

Prices for shell print dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $248 and can go as high as $64,607, while these items, on average, fetch $964.

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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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