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1980s Diane Freis Silk Blue + Pink Flowers and Plaid Stripes Vintage 80s Dress
1980s Diane Freis Silk Blue + Pink Flowers and Plaid Stripes Vintage 80s Dress

1980s Diane Freis Silk Blue + Pink Flowers and Plaid Stripes Vintage 80s Dress

By Diane Freis

Located in San Diego, CA

Pretty vintage 80s DIANE FREIS light blue and pink flowers and plaid silk dress ! As a vintage collector, I have always appreciated Diane Freis, as I always know it is a Freis piece ...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Black and White Abstract Flower Print Silk Crepe Dress
Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Black and White Abstract Flower Print Silk Crepe Dress

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Black and White Abstract Flower Print Silk Crepe Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage 80s YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rive Gauche black and white abstract flower print long sleeve silk crepe dress ! Features a tailored bodice with hidden metal zipper up the si...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1950s Dynasty I Magnin Raspberry Red Gold Flowers Silk Satin Vintage 50s Dress
1950s Dynasty I Magnin Raspberry Red Gold Flowers Silk Satin Vintage 50s Dress

1950s Dynasty I Magnin Raspberry Red Gold Flowers Silk Satin Vintage 50s Dress

By Dynasty

Located in San Diego, CA

MAGNIN raspberry red and gold silk satin sleeveless demi couture dress! Not quite red, and not quite pink, this beautiful gem features gold embroidered silk Asian influenced flowers ...

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1950s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

1950s Demi Couture Shawl Collar Green Purple Flower Print Silk Vintage 50 Dress
1950s Demi Couture Shawl Collar Green Purple Flower Print Silk Vintage 50 Dress

1950s Demi Couture Shawl Collar Green Purple Flower Print Silk Vintage 50 Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1950s demi couture shawl collar short sleeve silk dress ! Features floral prints in different shades of green, tan and purple Hidden metal zipper up the back. Tailored bodi...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1990s Escada Sport Size 44 / 12 Flowers Polka Dot Print Vintage 90s Silk Dress
1990s Escada Sport Size 44 / 12 Flowers Polka Dot Print Vintage 90s Silk Dress

1990s Escada Sport Size 44 / 12 Flowers Polka Dot Print Vintage 90s Silk Dress

By Escada, Escada Margaretha Ley

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic late 90s ESCADA SPORT flowers and polka dot novelty print sleeveless silk dress !

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1990s Slovenian Cocktail Dresses

Carlos Miele Spring 2009 Size 42 / 8 Silk Lace Beaded Abstract Flower Print Gown
Carlos Miele Spring 2009 Size 42 / 8 Silk Lace Beaded Abstract Flower Print Gown

Carlos Miele Spring 2009 Size 42 / 8 Silk Lace Beaded Abstract Flower Print Gown

By Carlos Miele

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful CARLOS MIELE Spring 2009 evening gown ! Grey, black and white abstract flower and rose print evening gown ! This dress was deigned with the utmost attention to details. You...

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Early 2000s Spanish Evening Gowns

Leonard flower dress
Leonard flower dress

Leonard flower dress

By Leonard

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

LÉONARD - (Made in Italy) Blue-tone stretch silk dress printed with flowers. Size 40IT. A Collection Circa 2015.

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin Silk Dress
Lanvin Silk Dress

Lanvin Silk Dress

$600

Size: FR 36….US4 calculated

Lanvin Silk Dress

By Jeanne Lanvin, Lanvin Paris

Located in Water Mill, NY

Lanvin Silk Sheer Flower Overlay Dress, slip with hand detail

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Leonard silk dress
Leonard silk dress

Leonard silk dress

By Leonard

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

LÉONARD - (Made in Italy) Flower silk dress. Size 40IT. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 40 cm - Chest: 40 cm - Length: 165 cm SKU:VR83

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Leonard flower dress Spring-Summer 2019
Leonard flower dress Spring-Summer 2019

Leonard flower dress Spring-Summer 2019

By Leonard

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

LÉONARD - (Made in Italy) Long silk dress with gardening and flower pattern in pink, blue, and orange tones.

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2010s Italian Chemises

Jean-Louis Scherrer flower dress Haute Couture
Jean-Louis Scherrer flower dress Haute Couture

Jean-Louis Scherrer flower dress Haute Couture

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

JEAN-LOUIS SCHERRER - (Made in France) Pleated silk dress ornamented with colorful flowers. It comes with a stole.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Nina Ricci flower dress Haute Couture 1986
Nina Ricci flower dress Haute Couture 1986

Nina Ricci flower dress Haute Couture 1986

By Nina Ricci

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

NINA RICCI - (Made in France) Yellow textured silk jacquard dress printed with flowers. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 40FR. 1986 Spring-Summer Collection under the a...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Versace Lace up Silk Dress
Versace Lace up Silk Dress

Versace Lace up Silk Dress

By Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great flower pattern stretch silk dress in pinks, purples and black from Versace.

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Versace Silk Halter Dress with Embroidery
Versace Silk Halter Dress with Embroidery

Versace Silk Halter Dress with Embroidery

By Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

The halter neck and bust area are comprised of intricate silk cord forming a flower pattern. The body of the dress is fitted with 4 vertical panels to the waist which then flare to t...

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

1950s Vintage Black Silk Cocktail Dress
1950s Vintage Black Silk Cocktail Dress

1950s Vintage Black Silk Cocktail Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1950s black raw silk cocktail dress with origami flower detail at the waist.

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Dress, 1989
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Dress, 1989

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Dress, 1989

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Silk dress printed with flowers in red, green, and purple tones.

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20th Century French Day Dresses

MIU MIU Marocain Floral Print Silk Dress IT42
MIU MIU Marocain Floral Print Silk Dress IT42

MIU MIU Marocain Floral Print Silk Dress IT42

By Miu Miu

Located in Brossard, QC

Casual Miu Miu dress in purple silk with short balloon sleeves. Flowers print V-neck and shirt collar.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Gianni Versace Silk Skirt with Leather Band 1990s
Gianni Versace Silk Skirt with Leather Band 1990s

Gianni Versace Silk Skirt with Leather Band 1990s

By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous semi sheer silk skirt with colorful flowers on a black background from Gianni Versace.

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1990s Italian Skirts

Valentino Black Floral Print Silk Dress 1970s
Valentino Black Floral Print Silk Dress 1970s

Valentino Black Floral Print Silk Dress 1970s

By Valentino, Valentino Garavani

Located in Carnate, IT

This Valentino dress is made from a double layered silk chiffon designed with a flower print of blue, red and black.

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1970s Italian Evening Dresses

MONIQUE LHUILLIER 2007 Vintage Runway Flower Motif Bridal Gown Wedding Dress
MONIQUE LHUILLIER 2007 Vintage Runway Flower Motif Bridal Gown Wedding Dress

MONIQUE LHUILLIER 2007 Vintage Runway Flower Motif Bridal Gown Wedding Dress

By Monique Lhuillier

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Monique Lhuillier Vintage Runway Bridal Collection FW07 Warm Ivory color, not white, can also look less warm depending on the lighting 100% silk Silver crystals + sequins at flower m...

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Early 2000s Wedding Dresses

Lilli Diamond New Silk Dress with Back Drape 1960s
Lilli Diamond New Silk Dress with Back Drape 1960s

Lilli Diamond New Silk Dress with Back Drape 1960s

By Lilli Diamond

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful white, grey and blue abstract flower pattern silk dress from Lilli Diamond. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a gathered crew neckline and back drapery the length of the...

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino Silk Dress with Cut out Waist S/S 2005
Valentino Silk Dress with Cut out Waist S/S 2005

Valentino Silk Dress with Cut out Waist S/S 2005

By Valentino

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous flower print silk dress from Valentino in pink, orange, off white, gold and brown.

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Elegant Moroccan Caftan with Silver Metallic Floral Silk Brocade
Elegant Moroccan Caftan with Silver Metallic Floral Silk Brocade

Elegant Moroccan Caftan with Silver Metallic Floral Silk Brocade

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Stunning and elegant Moroccan caftan with silver metallic Moorish floral Dupioni silk brocade. Lavishly embroidered on a beautiful woven Dupioni silk.The flowers are embroidered in m...

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20th Century Moroccan Kaftans

Dolce & Gabbana black silk moiré embellished evening coat, fw 1997
Dolce & Gabbana black silk moiré embellished evening coat, fw 1997

Dolce & Gabbana black silk moiré embellished evening coat, fw 1997

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

▪ Dolce & Gabbana showpiece evening coat ▪ Constructed from black silk moiré ▪ Embellished with hundreds of red crystal stones ▪ Embroidered with metal and silk thread resembling f...

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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

1960s Navy Blue Chiffon White Rhinestone Flowers Vintage 60s Gown Maxi Dress
1960s Navy Blue Chiffon White Rhinestone Flowers Vintage 60s Gown Maxi Dress

1960s Navy Blue Chiffon White Rhinestone Flowers Vintage 60s Gown Maxi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1960s navy blue and white silk chiffon flower rhinestone applique gown ! Features a tailored bodice with hand-sewn white flowers that are encrusted with rhinestones.

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1960s American Evening Gowns

Judy Hornby Couture Black Silk Floral Burnout Dress c 1990
Judy Hornby Couture Black Silk Floral Burnout Dress c 1990

Judy Hornby Couture Black Silk Floral Burnout Dress c 1990

$245

Size: No size fits a small size frame

Judy Hornby Couture Black Silk Floral Burnout Dress c 1990

By Judy Hornby

Located in University City, MO

Judy Hornby Couture black silk floral burnout dress c 1990 The stylish dress is designed with a dramatic ruffled pastel silk collar that emulates flower pedals The sheer black sil...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Dresses

NWT Emanuel Ungaro 2000s Size 12 White Flower Watercolor Print Vintage Dress
NWT Emanuel Ungaro 2000s Size 12 White Flower Watercolor Print Vintage Dress

NWT Emanuel Ungaro 2000s Size 12 White Flower Watercolor Print Vintage Dress

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful brand new with original Neiman Marcus price tag, EMANUEL UNGARO Y2K early 2000s silk and rayon white watercolor flower print sleeveless dress !

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Ceil Chapman Black and Blue Silk Cocktail Dress, Circa 1960
Ceil Chapman Black and Blue Silk Cocktail Dress, Circa 1960

Ceil Chapman Black and Blue Silk Cocktail Dress, Circa 1960

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vintage black silk cocktail dress with blue flowers by Ceil Chapman, from 1960.

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Avant Garde 1980s Amen Wardy Abstract Flower Print Vintage 80s Strapless Dress
Avant Garde 1980s Amen Wardy Abstract Flower Print Vintage 80s Strapless Dress

Avant Garde 1980s Amen Wardy Abstract Flower Print Vintage 80s Strapless Dress

By Amen Wardy

Located in San Diego, CA

Avant Garde 1980s ARMEN WARDY yellow, black, marigold and white strapless silk mini dress! Features abstract flower prints throughout.

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Made to Order Silk "Rose" Wrap Feathers Rhinestones
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Made to Order Silk "Rose" Wrap Feathers Rhinestones

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Made to Order Silk "Rose" Wrap Feathers Rhinestones

By Elizabeth Mason Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This wrap is available in a variety of fine silks, suitable to your personal needs. The wrap comes in two variations, The deconstructed version (which is pictured on the mannequin) w...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

1960s Oscar de la Renta Black and White Embroidered Flower Rickrack 60s Dress
1960s Oscar de la Renta Black and White Embroidered Flower Rickrack 60s Dress

1960s Oscar de la Renta Black and White Embroidered Flower Rickrack 60s Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage 1960s OSCAR DE LA RENTA black and white / ivory long sleeve silk A - Line dress! Features flowers embroidered / crochet at the bust, with flattering rickrack detail at w...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Pauline Trigere Champagne and Peach Satin Silk Strapless Gown with Large Buttons
Pauline Trigere Champagne and Peach Satin Silk Strapless Gown with Large Buttons

Pauline Trigere Champagne and Peach Satin Silk Strapless Gown with Large Buttons

By Pauline Trigère

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pauline Trigere strapless gown champagne and peach silk satin Flounce Flower at bust Boning at bust Large buttons down the back Side zipper Fully lined Wear to the edges of the ...

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20th Century American Evening Gowns

Lillie Rubin New 1950s Silk Damask Dress and Mink Collar Coat Set
Lillie Rubin New 1950s Silk Damask Dress and Mink Collar Coat Set

Lillie Rubin New 1950s Silk Damask Dress and Mink Collar Coat Set

By Lillie Rubin

Located in Water Mill, NY

A rare, new 1950s dress and coat set from Lillie Rubin in a black silk damask flower pattern. The dress is semi fitted with a matching belt, a bateau neckline, and a straight skirt.

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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

THERESE French Shop 1950s Three Dimensional Floral Bodice Black Silk Gown
THERESE French Shop 1950s Three Dimensional Floral Bodice Black Silk Gown

THERESE French Shop 1950s Three Dimensional Floral Bodice Black Silk Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THERESE French Shop, 1950s three dimensional floral bodice gown in black silk with velvet trim on flowers. The own featuring dynamic pleated floral detail at the bust.

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1950s Unknown Evening Gowns

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Made to Order Silk Green "Rose" Wrap with Feathers
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Made to Order Silk Green "Rose" Wrap with Feathers

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Made to Order Silk Green "Rose" Wrap with Feathers

By Elizabeth Mason Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The deconstructed version (which is pictured on the mannequin) with a raw edge, and a constructed folded floral version with a splash of silk organza flowers (which is pictured in th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black & Off White Organza & Slub Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress 1960s S.H. Hirsh
Black & Off White Organza & Slub Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress 1960s S.H. Hirsh

Black & Off White Organza & Slub Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress 1960s S.H. Hirsh

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The bodice is black silk organza with organza flowers, the off white slub silk dress is lightly gathered under the bust falling straight to the hem.

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

NWT 1970s Raksha of Hindimp London Silk Chiffon Indian Boho Maxi Dress Duster
NWT 1970s Raksha of Hindimp London Silk Chiffon Indian Boho Maxi Dress Duster

NWT 1970s Raksha of Hindimp London Silk Chiffon Indian Boho Maxi Dress Duster

By Raksha

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare, beautiful and brand new with original store tags vintage 70s RAKSHA OF HINDIMP LONDON silk chiffon flower and paisley print boho maxi dress or duster jacket !

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1970s Maxi Dress

1960s House of Bianchi Demi Couture Turquoise Blue Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Gown
1960s House of Bianchi Demi Couture Turquoise Blue Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Gown

1960s House of Bianchi Demi Couture Turquoise Blue Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Gown

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous early 60s HOUSE OF BIANCHI turquoise blue silk brocade short sleeve gown / dress ! Features a vibrant turquoise blue silk with lighter green / blue flower brocade throughout.

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1960s American Evening Gowns

Pauline Trigere For Neiman Marcus Larger Size Vintage Black and White Silk Dress
Pauline Trigere For Neiman Marcus Larger Size Vintage Black and White Silk Dress

Pauline Trigere For Neiman Marcus Larger Size Vintage Black and White Silk Dress

By Pauline Trigère

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage PAULINE TRIGERE for NEIMAN MARCUS black and white / ivory flower silk dress! Features a blouson bodice, that can accomodate an array of sizes.

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Celine Ice Blue Silk V Neck Suplice Bodice Cocktail Dress with Rose Applique 42
Celine Ice Blue Silk V Neck Suplice Bodice Cocktail Dress with Rose Applique 42

Celine Ice Blue Silk V Neck Suplice Bodice Cocktail Dress with Rose Applique 42

By Celine

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The bodice and the skirt have detailed top stitching.. There is a single silk Rose Flower at the front side waist. the dress is lined in light blue silky, it closes at the back with ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Emanuel Ungaro Vintage Red + Black Color Block 1990s Long Sleeve 90s Silk Dress
Emanuel Ungaro Vintage Red + Black Color Block 1990s Long Sleeve 90s Silk Dress

Emanuel Ungaro Vintage Red + Black Color Block 1990s Long Sleeve 90s Silk Dress

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in San Diego, CA

Features luxurious Italian silk with flowers embossed throughout. Black lacquer buttons up the front with two hidden hook-and-eye closures at waist.

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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

Carole King Vintage 1950s Green Watercolor Floral Silk 3/4 Sleeves 50s Dress
Carole King Vintage 1950s Green Watercolor Floral Silk 3/4 Sleeves 50s Dress

Carole King Vintage 1950s Green Watercolor Floral Silk 3/4 Sleeves 50s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 1950s 50s rare dress designed by baseball great Leo Durocher's second wife, Grace Dozier Durocher, for CAROLE KING! Luxurious dark green silk, with screen printed w...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Franck Sorbier dress 'Pirate et son jardin secret' by Franck Sorbier Haute Coutu
Franck Sorbier dress 'Pirate et son jardin secret' by Franck Sorbier Haute Coutu

Franck Sorbier dress 'Pirate et son jardin secret' by Franck Sorbier Haute Coutu

By Franck Sorbier

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

FRANCK SORBIER - 2015 Spring-Summer Haute Couture 'Pirate et son jardin secret' Collection under the artistic direction of Franck Sorbier. Long draped white silk organza dress with a...

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

Jean-Louis Scherrer French Couture Black Velvet Dress Circa 1990
Jean-Louis Scherrer French Couture Black Velvet Dress Circa 1990

Jean-Louis Scherrer French Couture Black Velvet Dress Circa 1990

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in Toulon, FR

Psyquedelic embroidery of multicolored flowers in polychrome silk, rhinestones and silver beads on the sleeves and on the wide belt.

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1990s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Chanel dress 'Beauté Sous-marine' by Karl Lagerfeld Summer 2012
Chanel dress 'Beauté Sous-marine' by Karl Lagerfeld Summer 2012

Chanel dress 'Beauté Sous-marine' by Karl Lagerfeld Summer 2012

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Mid-length pink knitting dress decorated with iridescent white silk and cotton flowers. Size 38FR indicated. Made in Italy.

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Louis Feraud dress Haute Couture 1988
Louis Feraud dress Haute Couture 1988

Louis Feraud dress Haute Couture 1988

By Louis Feraud

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

LOUIS FERAUD - (Made in France) Long-sleeved dress embroidered with a leaf pattern made of white sequins, black tubular pearls, and with pastel-tone flowers. Straps enhanced with bla...

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1980s French Evening Dresses

2019 Alexander McQueen Runway Documented Floral Corset Dress
2019 Alexander McQueen Runway Documented Floral Corset Dress

2019 Alexander McQueen Runway Documented Floral Corset Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

The dress is crafted from smooth silk/viscose digitally printed with flowers and foliage, set against a black background.

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

Nina Ricci dress by Gérard Pipart Haute Couture Summer 1968
Nina Ricci dress by Gérard Pipart Haute Couture Summer 1968

Nina Ricci dress by Gérard Pipart Haute Couture Summer 1968

By Nina Ricci

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Mini A-line dress with cloche sleeves and a flounced slipskirt, made of a multicolored gaufered silk crepe with a flower pattern. It fastens with a back buttoning.

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

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Silk Flowers For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of silk flowers for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black silk flowers and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Beige and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many classic iterations of silk flowers over the years, but those made by Dolce & Gabbana, Celine and Oscar De La Renta are often thought to be among the most stylish. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much are Silk Flowers?

The prices for silk flowers start at $147 and top out at $3,500 with these items, on average, selling for $911.

Finding the Right Evening Dresses And Gowns 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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