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1949 Documented Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Grey Bar Jacket Suit
By Pierre Balmain, Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in London, GB
Fine and rare Pierre Balmain haute couture grey bar jacket and skirt suit attributed to the autumn
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1940s French Skirt Suits
Ted Lapidus Haute Couture 1970s Nautical Ivory Anchor Vintage Silk Skirt Suit
By Ted Lapidus Haute Couture, Ted Lapidus
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and rare late 70s TED LAPIDUS Haute Couture ivory / off white nautical sailor silk skirt
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1970s French Skirt Suits
Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Vintage Taupe Bronze Metallic Fitted Skirt Suit Sz 36
By Ted Lapidus Haute Couture, Ted Lapidus
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage TED LAPIDUS Haute Couture taupe / bronze and black silk metallic brocade two
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1980s French Skirt Suits
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2pc Tailored Blazer Skirt Suit Set
By Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture
Located in Thiensville, WI
Content (feel of): metal (hardware)
Additional Details / Inclusions: Givenchy couture A/W 1998 Alexander
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1990s French Skirt Suits
Nina Ricci Haute Couture Tailor-Made Silk Dress, Autumn-Winter 1992/93
By Nina Ricci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Nina Ricci Haute Couture - Tailor-made silk dress created for an opera singer.
No composition or
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1980s French Evening Dresses
Valentino Haute Couture Pin-Striped Open Coat
By Valentino
Located in Geneva, CH
Early 90's Valentino haute couture wool and silk open coat. With its straight tailored cut and the
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1990s Italian Coats
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Lame Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
This true haute couture treasure from the late 80’s - early 90's is cut in vibrant purple silk
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1980s French Blouses and Tops
Numbered Courreges Haute Couture Trousers Suit Ensemble
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Geneva, CH
This ultra chic late 60’s - early 70’s haute couture Courrèges ensemble, is made up of a fitted
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1970s French Trouser Pant Suits
1970s Louis Feraud Haute Couture Silk Embellished Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in London, GB
collections until 1977. Known for his cerebral tailoring and subtly whimsical detailing, this haute couture
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1970s Directoire Style Evening Dresses
1970s Louis Feraud Haute Couture Orange Silk Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in London, GB
lauded haute couture collections until 1977. Known for his cerebral tailoring and subtly whimsical
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1970s Casual Dresses
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Blouse, Circa 1993
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Based on the 1993 YSL Spring-Summer haute couture collection, this bright floral printed blouse is
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1990s French Blouses and Tops
1980s Andre Laug Haute Couture Monochrome Sequin Dress
By André Laug
Located in London, GB
own, he ran a successful haute couture and ready to wear fashion house in Rome from the 1970s until
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1970s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Givenchy Couture Alexander McQueen S/S 1998 Champagne Silk Tassel Dress Coat
By Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture, Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Alexander McQueen for the Givenchy Couture Spring/Summer 1998 collection. This rare
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1990s French Overcoats
1970s André Courrèges Haute Couture Polka Dot Cotton Dress
By André Courrèges
Located in London, GB
the original label reads ‘Courrèges Paris Made in France’ and is numbered haute couture. Fully lined
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1970s Casual Dresses
1920s Haute Couture Black Sequin Flapper Dress With Tassel Hemline
Located in London, GB
This original 1920s little black dress is an unlabelled haute couture example, fully sequinned all
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1920s French Cocktail Dresses
A/W 1994 Louis Feraud Haute Couture Embellished Embroidered Floral Jumpsuit
By Louis Feraud
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A/W 1994 Louis Feraud Haute Couture ecru heavily embellished embroidered macrame floral jumpsuit
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1990s Jumpsuits
Size: 2 - 6 depending on desired fit.
1960s Lancetti Haute Couture Gold Silk and Lurex Beaded Dress Suit
By Lancetti
Located in London, GB
This haute couture dress suit was created in the 1960s by Italian 'Alta Moda' label Lancetti
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1960s Italian Dress and Coat Ensembles
Balenciaga vintage numbered haute couture black silk three-quarter sleeve jacket
Located in Antwerp, BE
tailored to fit the wearer's body perfectly.
Balenciaga's numbered haute couture pieces are particularly
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1950s French Jackets
Alexandre Vauthier Fall 2019 Haute Couture Tweed Jacket with crystal button
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Toronto, CA
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Alexander Vauthier's 2019 fall couture classic black and white short tweed jacket was a
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2010s Polish Blazers
Vintage 1958 Balenciaga Haute Couture Orange Duchess Satin Swing Coat Jacket
By Balenciaga
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning Balenciaga haute couture sunkist orange duchess satin swing coat dating back to his 1958
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1950s French Coats
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2003 Black Swiss Dot Tulle Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
obvious flaws. Individually tailored for each client, every Haute Couture creation is a unique numbered
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Early 2000s Skirts
1960s Courreges Haute Couture Orange A-line Sleeveless Wool Maxi Dress
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A rare original 1960s Courreges numbered couture bright orange wool sculpted A-line shift dress
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20th Century French Day Dresses
Pierre Balmain 1950s Haute Couture Cream Jacquard Two Piece Bridal Set
By Pierre Balmain
Located in London, GB
This timeless 1950s New Look style Haute Couture two piece by Pierre Balmain is in impeccable
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1950s French Vintage Bridal Gowns
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1992 Black Satin Corset Gown Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
. Individually tailored for each client, every Haute Couture creation is a unique numbered piece. Notably, these
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1990s French Evening Dresses
Courreges Haute Couture lime green wool jacket and skirt suit, c. 1969
By Courrèges
Located in London, GB
Presenting a fine and rare Haute Couture Courreges skirt suit, a timeless treasure dating back to
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1960s French Skirt Suits
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Haute Couture Black Silk Evening Dress, fw 1994
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Chanel Haute Couture Black Silk Evening Dress
▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld
▪
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Size: Approx. FR38 - UK10 - US6
Vintage 1967 Nina Ricci Haute Couture Documented Ruby Red Wool Mod Jumpsuit
By Nina Ricci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning and very rare documented Nina Ricci haute couture jumpsuit dating back to her 1967 Fall
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1960s French Maxi Dresses
1965 Balenciaga Haute Couture Museum-Held Metallic Pink Gold Beaded Silk Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-of-a-kind sculpted haute couture dress is a wonderful example of his genius. Fashioned from the
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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Vintage 1930s Worth Haute Couture Beaded Black Velvet & Silk Billow-Sleeve Dress
By House of Worth
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
piece would only be found in the highest haute couture of today. Museum quality and an investment that
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1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Vintage 1958 Jean Desses Haute-Couture Metallic Lame Abstract Print Dress & Coat
By Jean Dessès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Desses couture garments are rare, unique and highly collectible. This exquisite ensemble dates
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20th Century French Dress and Coat Ensembles
Documented Chanel by Coco Chanel Haute Couture Suit Jacket, Spring-Summer 1964
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
pictures 2 & 3), this 1964 Spring-Summer haute couture skirt suit is currently on display at their
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1960s French Jackets
Abraham Pelham Haute Couture - Model in white shirt, fine art photography, 1999
By Gérard Uféras
Located in Vienna, AT
are visible in the shot. The chaos of clothing racks, models and tailors backstage of a fashion show
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
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H 31.5 in W 47.25 in
GIVENCHY c.1970’s Haute Couture Silk Floral Print Sheath Dress Numbered
By Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY c.1970’s Haute Couture Pink Brown Silk Floral Print Sheath Dress Numbered
Circa: 1970’s
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1970s Sheath Dresses
Vintage 1965 Jean Patou Haute Couture Icy Blue-Green Silk Plunge Sculptural Gown
By Jean Patou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning Jean Patou haute couture shimmering silk gown, in the most beautiful shade of pale icy
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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Christian Dior Numbered Haute Couture Navy Wool Skirt Suit, Spring / Summer 1989
By Christian Dior
Located in Munich, DE
front. The original label has the registered couture number 25535 and the fabric tag behind. You could
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1980s French Skirt Suits
Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Spring 2000 Leather Coat
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture
Located in Prague, CZ
A beautiful floor length leather coat, tailored with surgical precision was seen on the runway as
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Early 2000s Coats and Outerwear
Alexander McQueen Dress SS 2021 Dramatic Sleeve White
By Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
the Alexander McQueen label, was beloved for his expert tailoring and theatrical runway shows. After
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2010s Italian Day Dresses
1960s Chanel Couture Beige Woven Wool Coat
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
that this piece can be expertly tailored to be larger or smaller. Haute Couture label with code
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1960s French Jackets
1980s Andre Laug Couture Multi-Coloured Sequinned Dress
By André Laug
Located in London, GB
This 1980s Italian haute couture / alta moda design from Andre Laug appears to be the runway worn
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1980s British Ball Gowns
1960s Jacqueline Godard Couture Black Silk Chiffon Dress Ensemble
Located in London, GB
beading, this dress was fashioned from expert, haute couture trained hands in France. Would look good
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1960s French Evening Dresses
Leather Armchair with Metal Zipper Detail, White with Gold
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
LAMPO armchair. The love for details in fashion couture inspired this sleek refined leather
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2010s English Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
An André Courrèges Couture jacket and skirt - French late 1960s
By André Courrèges
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1968/1970
France
Tailors jacket and skirt Haute Couture by André Courrèges dating from the
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1960s French Skirt Suits
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Size: Size A equivalent French 36
Couture 1960 PierreCardinParis Bubble Motif "Creation" Leather Silk Black Gloves
By Pierre Cardin Paris
Located in Chicago, IL
, whereafter in 1953 he debuted his first haute-couture collection and in 1954 his first boutique.
We date
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1960s French Gloves
Vintage 1950s Curiel Couture Pleated Purple Silk Chiffon Strapless Goddess Gown
By Gigliola Curiel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
purple silk chiffon gown dating back to the mid 1950's. Curiel is an important Italian haute couture
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1950s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1950s Couture Cobalt Blue Silk Chiffon Evening Dress With Matching Slip
Located in London, GB
haute couture standard and is in pristine vintage condition. The chiffon overlay is exquisitely tailored
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1950s British Evening Dresses
James Galanos Couture Emerald Colorful Print Side Pleat Coat, 1970s
By Galanos
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Paris.” The haute couture jacket is tailored from a gorgeous silk checkerboard print—an artwork of
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1970s American Coats
Vintage 1970 Guy Laroche Couture Embroidered Silk Billow Sleeve Low Plunge Gown
By Guy Laroche
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Guy Laroche Haute Couture numbered silk-chiffon gown dating back to his romantic 1970
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1970s French Wedding Dresses
Yiquing Yin "Princess of Pleats" Poiret Designer Hi Low Couture Dress Gown
By Yiquing Yin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yiqing Yin is a highly regarded Chinese-born, Paris-based Haute Couture designer and an official
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses
Jacques Heim couture finished silk crepe bow details cocktail dress . circa 1960
By Jacques Heim
Located in London, GB
was the president of the highly influential Paris Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture (the central
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses
Atelier Versace Couture silk evening dress with beaded cheetah print, fw 1996
By Atelier Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Atelier Versace evening dress
▪ Haute Couture, Fall-Winter 1996
▪ Sold by One of a Kind
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Size: Approx. IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Vintage 1968 Christian Dior Couture London Stripe Silk Pleated Drop-Waist Dress
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The House of Dior has been an enduring icon of Haute Couture. While the House of Dior is still a
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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Paul Daunay Couture silk and wool dress and coat ensemble, c. 1952-57
By Paul Daunay
Located in London, GB
alongside esteemed masters such as Christian Dior and Cristobal Balenciaga.
This haute couture ensemble
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1950s French Day Dresses
Size: S enquire for exact measurments
NEW Alexander McQueen 2008 Exotic Pink Evening Dress Tribute to Isabella Blow 42
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Switzerland, CH
FROM ONE OF THIS STRONGEST COLLECTIONS
Gorgeous haute couture hand-sewn pyton dress
From
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses
Ziricote and Amaranth Wood Desk by Antonio Aricò for Delvis Unlimited
By Antonio Aricò
Located in Milan, Milan
colors chosen and selected by the designer just the way an haute couture tailor creates a new dress.
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Purpleheart, Ziricote
H 33.08 in W 28.35 in D 47.25 in
1960s Red Boucle Wool Tweed and Lion Button Jacket
Located in London, GB
. Polished brass buttons feature a lion’s head - a Parisian haute couture signature. The lightly tailored
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1970s French Blazers
Large, Signed Livio de Simone Original Hand Painted Geometric Fabric Framed
By Livio de Simone
Located in New York, NY
, entered the history of haute couture next to Emilio Pucci, Schubert and Fausto Sarli.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Cotton
Large, Signed, Framed Livio De Simone Original Hand Painted Flower on Fabric
By Livio de Simone
Located in New York, NY
elaborations, entered the history of haute couture next to Emilio Pucci, Schubert and Fausto Sarli.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Cotton
J. Perez Valette 2022 Kelly Green Avant Garde Silk Taffeta Rhinestone Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Spanish designer is based in Barcelona, and is known for hi haute couture like craftsmanship. Tailored
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2010s Spanish Evening Gowns
1920s House of Adair Floral Black Crepe Beaded Flapper Dress
By House of Adair
Located in London, GB
UK.
The designs were inspired by haute couture fashions and popular themes including orientalism
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1920s French Evening Dresses
Rodolfo Dordoni 'Dress Up!' Sofa for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Berlin, DE
sophisticated haute couture design featuring elegant details reminiscent of classic fine tailoring. Prices vary
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Fabric
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Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary piece of tailoring haute couture you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, beige, brown and more. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of tailoring haute couture may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but André Courrèges, Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent each produced a popular version that is worth a look. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
How Much is a Tailoring Haute Couture?
The price for a piece of tailoring haute couture starts at $81 and tops out at $43,541, and on average, selling for $2,200.
Finding the Right clothing for You
From museum-worthy vintage Oscar de la Renta evening dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing available 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 Galliano and Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino 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 Chanel remain classic for haute couture advocates and beyond. By exploring the vast array of vintage collections on these pages, you can transform your closet into a retreat that is as retro as it is royal.
Velvet cocktail dresses and silk evening gowns designed by French-born American couturiere Pauline Trigère — who dressed Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor — have proven timeless since their mid-century debut, while an overcoat by Alexander McQueen is the perfect finishing touch. In fact, an emerald one stays in rotation for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.
Those seeking modern high-fashion brands are also in luck. Turn your day-to-day into a runway with selections from Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace or complete that fresh look with stunning footwear classics from the likes of Gucci and Christian Louboutin. The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing.
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Questions About Tailoring Haute Couture
- What is haute couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024Haute couture is the name of custom-designed clothing that select fashion houses produce. To qualify as haute couture, a maker must receive certification from the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris. Each year, this chamber of commerce publishes a list of the current haute couture maisons. Shop a selection of apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Is Versace haute couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Yes, Versace is haute couture. The Italian fashion house is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that determines which firms can operate with haute couture status.
More than any designer before him, Gianni Versace mined celebrity, music and Pop art for inspiration. In fact, the New York Times noted in 1997 that the fashion industry "is now driven by contemporary culture because Mr. Versace made it that way."
On 1stDibs, find vintage Versace clothing and accessories. - What qualifies as haute couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Haute couture is described as high-end luxury wear that has been custom-fitted and constructed by hand from start to finish and is governed by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode in France. You can shop a variety of top fashion houses' haute couture designs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Mugler haute couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Whether Mugler is haute couture may vary from year to year. This is due to the fact that the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode updates its list of haute couture fashion houses annually. Generally, the French luxury fashion house founded by Thierry Mugler has regularly appeared on the list of official haute couture fashion houses. Explore a variety of Mugler apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Is Dior haute couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 20, 2024Yes, Dior is haute couture.
The French luxury fashion house Christian Dior is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that determines which maisons can operate with haute couture status.
When Christian Dior launched his haute couture house, in 1946, he wanted nothing less than to make “an elegant woman more beautiful and a beautiful woman more elegant.” He succeeded, and in doing so the visionary designer altered the landscape of 20th century fashion. Vintage Dior bags, shoes, evening dresses, shirts and other garments and accessories are known today for their feminine and sophisticated sensibility.
On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage Dior apparel and accessories. - Is Balmain haute couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024Yes, Balmain is haute couture. The term haute couture refers to high-end luxury wear that has been custom-fitted and constructed by hand from start to finish. The world of haute couture is governed by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode in France.
Fashion designer Pierre Balmain established his now-iconic label in 1945. In the postwar years, Balmain became known for bell-shaped skirts falling from slender waists, structured jackets over sheath day dresses and embellishments like fur trim.
From the dresses favored by Hollywood icons like Audrey Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich to the sleek, skinny jeans seen on Nicki Minaj, Kid Cudi and every Kardashian, clothes from the House of Balmain have long been mainstays in celebrity wardrobes. Shop a collection of vintage Balmain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs. - What is a haute couture dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024A haute couture dress is dress is a dress that was made by an esteemed haute couture designer. Dresses created by haute couture houses are constructed by hand from start to finish. They’re made of the finest materials and are individually tailored to meet the needs of a specific client.
Haute couture garments are expertly created by firms that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Dior, Maison Margiela and Schiaparelli are examples of universally revered haute couture houses.
Find haute couture dresses on 1stDibs. - Is Louis Vuitton haute couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 7, 2024Yes, Louis Vuitton is haute couture. The iconic French luxury brand is a member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body of haute couture as an art form.
Founded in 1868 as the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture and renamed FHCM in 2017, the organization has around 100 members — and Sidney Toledano, the CEO of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), sits on its executive committee. "Haute couture" is a legal term that, literally translated, means "high sewing" and refers to innovative, hand-crafted garments created for private clients and presented to the public every January and July.
Find vintage Louis Vuitton Neverfull bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024In fashion, “haute couture” means "high sewing" or "high dressmaking." Haute couture is French and refers to the creation of one-of-a-kind pieces by an esteemed fashion designer or house for a particular client.
Haute couture garments such as dresses are pieces of clothing constructed by hand from start to finish and are made with the highest quality materials. They are expertly created by firms that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Dior, Maison Margiela and Schiaparelli are some of fashion's universally revered haute couture houses. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024The difference between ready-to-wear and haute couture comes down to availability and pricing as well as whether or not the brand in question can assert haute couture status (this denomination is protected by law). Haute couture garments are crafted by maisons that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Haute couture items are custom-made and individually tailored to fit the wearer. As a result, they sell for very high prices. Fashion houses produce ready-to-wear apparel on a much larger scale in a range of predetermined sizes and sell it at lower price points. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of apparel and accessories.
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