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1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Crepe Dramatic Sequin Neck Fringe Vintage Dress
1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Crepe Dramatic Sequin Neck Fringe Vintage Dress

1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Crepe Dramatic Sequin Neck Fringe Vintage Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful 50s black silk crepe dramatic neck sequin wiggle dress! Features a shawl like collar drenched with thousands of hand-sewn black sequins. Dipped low back reveals just the ri...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

French Art Deco Couture Ivory Wool and  Silk Floral Flapper Coat, 1920s
French Art Deco Couture Ivory Wool and  Silk Floral Flapper Coat, 1920s

French Art Deco Couture Ivory Wool and Silk Floral Flapper Coat, 1920s

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The Roaring Twenties was a period of seismic change in women’s fashion. French designers like Coco Chanel, Jean Patou and Jeanne Lanvin introduced revolutionary silhouettes that brok...

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1920s French Evening Dresses and 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

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

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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Alma multi-colored sheer chiffon high-neck top
Alma multi-colored sheer chiffon high-neck top

Alma multi-colored sheer chiffon high-neck top

By Alma Couture

Located in New York, NY

Alma silk chiffon sheer multi-colored high-neck top measures 21" in length in front, and 23" in back. The neck circumference is 15", neck-to-cuff hem is 28 1/4", circumference is 7 1...

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1980s Italian Blousons

Alma white chiffon with stenciled "Branches" dress
Alma white chiffon with stenciled "Branches" dress

Alma white chiffon with stenciled "Branches" dress

By Alma Couture

Located in New York, NY

Alma fully lined white silk chiffon dress has stenciled velour black "Branches" detailing. The shoulders are padded but can be removed if desired. The dress is silk-lined with a cent...

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

HAUTE COUTURE 1950s Black Sequin Ball Gown Evening Theater Opera Party Dress
HAUTE COUTURE 1950s Black Sequin Ball Gown Evening Theater Opera Party Dress

HAUTE COUTURE 1950s Black Sequin Ball Gown Evening Theater Opera Party Dress

Located in Thiensville, WI

Amazing vintage ball gown custom made for 1950s opera singer Alberta Hopkins. Net overdress is heavily embellished with glossy and textured black sequins. Strapless bodice is boned a...

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1950s Ball Gowns

OOAK 1930's Parisian Haute Couture Brown Bronze Metallic Knit Embroidered Dress
OOAK 1930's Parisian Haute Couture Brown Bronze Metallic Knit Embroidered Dress

OOAK 1930's Parisian Haute Couture Brown Bronze Metallic Knit Embroidered Dress

Located in Thiensville, WI

Incredibly unusual circa 1930s brown/bronze & silver metallic knit dress. Contains a partial label marked "209 Rue Saint-Honore- Paris". Dress is embellished with ivory, brown and go...

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1930s Shift Cocktail Dresses

Gorgeous 1950s 50s Couture Pink Vintage Mermaid Dress w/ Chantilly Lace + Sequin
Gorgeous 1950s 50s Couture Pink Vintage Mermaid Dress w/ Chantilly Lace + Sequin

Gorgeous 1950s 50s Couture Pink Vintage Mermaid Dress w/ Chantilly Lace + Sequin

Located in San Diego, CA

What a dress!!! This gorgeous 1950s mermaid dress could have easily been on any of the 50s starlets! Pink Chantilly lace, intermixed with sequins throughout. Fitted throughout the bo...

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1950s Evening Gowns

Black wrap cocktail dress with fabric rose Vicky Tiel Couture
Black wrap cocktail dress with fabric rose Vicky Tiel Couture

Black wrap cocktail dress with fabric rose Vicky Tiel Couture

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black wrap cocktail dress with fabric rose . Black silk lining. Boned. SIZE S

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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful Vintage Silk Kimono Dress Gown 1950s Couture Asian Robe Coat 40s 50s
Beautiful Vintage Silk Kimono Dress Gown 1950s Couture Asian Robe Coat 40s 50s

Beautiful Vintage Silk Kimono Dress Gown 1950s Couture Asian Robe Coat 40s 50s

Located in Berlin, BE

Hollywood Glamour Vibes. Not sure if I'm really ready to part with her but oh well... This true beauty is what boudoir dreams are made of. The most amazing pure Silk Kimono Dress l...

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1950s Loungewear

1950s Demi Couture Light Blue Cinderella Silk Chiffon Taffeta 3/4 Sleeves Gown
1950s Demi Couture Light Blue Cinderella Silk Chiffon Taffeta 3/4 Sleeves Gown

1950s Demi Couture Light Blue Cinderella Silk Chiffon Taffeta 3/4 Sleeves Gown

Located in San Diego, CA

Have your Cinderella moment in this beautiful 1950s light blue silk chiffon and taffeta evening gown dress ! Features 3/4 sleeves with a tailored bodice and full skirt. Skirt has att...

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1950s Evening Gowns

1950's Cream Silk Couture Gown and Wrap with Bows Size 0 2
1950's Cream Silk Couture Gown and Wrap with Bows Size 0 2

1950's Cream Silk Couture Gown and Wrap with Bows Size 0 2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gown and wrap are composed of an off white, cream hued silk. Features a gathered bodice with pleated full skirt. There is interior boning and zipper closures. The wrap has a gat...

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1950s American Evening Gowns

Vintage 1950's green velvet pink sequin bolero 1950 bolero couture UK 8 10 US 4
Vintage 1950's green velvet pink sequin bolero 1950 bolero couture UK 8 10 US 4

Vintage 1950's green velvet pink sequin bolero 1950 bolero couture UK 8 10 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

This breathtaking 1950's olive green velvet bolero, embellished with vibrant hot pink floral and rounded domed sequins, is a rare piece to behold and the perfect statement piece to a...

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1950s Bolero Jackets

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Unknown Couture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary piece of unknown couture you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Gray and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of unknown couture among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Alma Couture, Christian Dior and Lanvin Paris each produced a popular version that is worth a look. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Unknown Couture?

Prices for a piece of unknown couture can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $125 and can go as high as $34,999, while, on average they fetch $1,114.

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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