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Size 14 Dior Gown

A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained by superimposing
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1950s French Evening Gowns

F/W 2006 Runway Velvet Print Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior Fall Winter 2006 gown, as seen on the runway. Features skinny straps, one sided mesh
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Green Silk Cocktail Dress (John Galliano for Dior 2007)
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
photo details) Size & Measurements Approximate measurements taken flat. Size F 36 / US 4 14" neckline
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Deco Inspired High Style Gown
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chainlike design. Fourteen (14) side covered buttons. Bias skirt dramatically drapes to floor with
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Collector Asymmetric Leather Bondage Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Galliano's 2000 collection for the House of Dior eighteenth-century inspired asymmetrically
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano burgundy wool crepe evening dress, fw 2008
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Milano, IT
side zip - Draped bow with rose detail - Size label removed - Fall Winter 2008 Size: Aproximate FR
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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

Christian Dior Vintage F/W 1999 Knitted Metallic Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Ultra rare vintage John Galliano for Christian Dior 1999 Fall Winter knitted metallic dress
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1990s French Evening Dresses

Dior by John Galliano Spring 2006 Embellished and Beaded Silk Cami Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Prague, CZ
Galliano row of textile buttons. Size FR 38, corresponds to Small. Please see the measurements below
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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano choker lattice asymmetric hem sheer dress FR38 M
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage leather choker red lattice asymmetric hem sheer dress FR38 M
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior F/W 2006 Runway Burgundy Floral Dress
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
We are excited to present this John Galliano for Christian Dior Fall Winter 2006 runway dress, look
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Early 2000s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960’s Gold Gilded Brocade Gown by Joan Leslie
By Joan Leslie
Located in Greenport, NY
, talon zipper. Size: Small Measurements: Shoulder (seam to seam): 15” Neck: 14 Bust: 32-33” Sleeve
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1960s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1960s William Travilla Green and Blue Sequin Dress
By William Travilla
Located in London, GB
Diors over the years that only had the US retail label in. The gown is in beautiful vintage condition
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1960s American Evening Dresses

Pink-Lavender New Look Strapless Tiered Lace Ballerina Party Dress – S-M, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Christian Dior Haute Couture gown that debuted at the 2011 Resort/Cruise show in Shanghai. The Dior came in
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1950s Unknown Ballerina Dresses

Vintage Moroccan Green Kaftan with Orange Embroideries
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, the button does not open. One of a kind custom tailored evening Moroccan vintage gown. Vintage exotic
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20th Century Moroccan Caftans

Moroccan Caftan Gold Damask Embroidered, Vintage, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
: Size: small to large Shoulder 14" (seam to seam) Sleeve 23" (shoulder seam to cuff) Chest 19" (armpit
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1970s Moroccan Caftans

Moroccan Vintage Caftan Pink and Green Trim
Located in North Hollywood, CA
evening Moroccan Middle Eastern Kaftan gown. Vintage exotic 1970s pink metallic brocade kaftan handmade in
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20th Century Moroccan Caftans

Moroccan Vintage Caftan Pink and Green Trim
Moroccan Vintage Caftan Pink and Green Trim
H 53 in W 20 in D 1 in L 53 in
Werlé Beverly Hills Dove Gray Bib-Front Ballerina Dress - Medium, 1950s
By Werle Beverly Hills, Daniel Werle
Located in Tucson, AZ
Though his designs do not enjoy the name recognition as those of Dior or Balmain, Daniel Werlé
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1950s American Ballerina Dresses

Charlotte Shore Daughter of 1st Lord Teignmouth. Portrait in India 1792 to 1795.
By Arthur William Devis
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
1st Lord Teignmouth 1790 - 1864. Oil on Canvas. Oval Image size 26.2 inches x 20.5 inches ( 66.5cm x
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Early 19th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings

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Vintage Moroccan Caftan Gold Damask Embroidered, Vintage, 1960s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in North Hollywood, CA
: Size: small to large Shoulder 14" (seam to seam) Sleeve 23" (shoulder seam to cuff) Chest 19" (armpit
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Moorish Textiles

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Gold, Metallic Thread

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By Christian Dior
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Size 14 Dior Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary size 14 dior gown you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have brown, blue, gray and more in stock now. Finding the perfect size 14 dior gown may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions 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. An accessory like this designed by Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior and John Galliano — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering.

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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.

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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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