NWT 1990s Calvin Klein Black Stretch Flare Maxi Swim/Beach Dress M
By Calvin Klein
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Calvin Klein beach dress from the 1990s is cut in a fitted black silhouette with a softly flared hem.
NWT 1990s Calvin Klein Black Stretch Flare Maxi Swim/Beach Dress M
By Calvin Klein
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Calvin Klein beach dress from the 1990s is cut in a fitted black silhouette with a softly flared hem.
A Vintage 1970s Silk abstract printed summer beach Dress
Located in London, GB
A lovely silk dress for summer in a mixture of green, black, blues and yellows. The dress has black silk collar, cuffs and a self tie belt.
NWT S/S 1999 Dolce & Gabbana Cheetah Mesh Overlay Bodycon Mini Beach Dress IT42
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring/Summer 1999 beachwear collection, this unworn bodycon mini dress features a classic cheetah print. Designed with thin black spaghetti straps and a s...
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Black Bodycon Stretch Sleeveless Beach Cocktail Dress M
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This never-worn Dolce & Gabbana beach dress is complete with velcro closures down the back and the original brand tags still attached.
North Beach Fall 1993 Red Leather Lace Up Corset Dress
By North Beach Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our 1993 North beach Red Leather Lace Up Corset Dress by Michael Hoban is on fire.
1970's Martha Palm Beach Navy and Red Maxi Dress
By Martha Palm Beach
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's maxi dress with a navy blue long sleeve ruched bodice and a long, softly gathered red and blue floral maxi skirt. Empire waist with a red and navy grosgrain ribbon belt and bo...
Michael Hoban for North Beach Red Zippered Leather Dress Vintage 1980s
By NORTH BEACH
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning color Red Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather dress with zippers down the collar to the end of sleeve as well as up the side of the dress Dolman Sleeve.
Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather Vintage Blush Pink Bustier Dress
By Michael Hoban, North Beach Leather
Located in Sparks, NV
Soft blush pink leather dress by Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather. Strapless sweetheart bust and ruffled hem.
Red leather dress with zip Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather
By Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red leather dress with zip. Main fabric composition: leather. Knit on collar, waist and cuffs : acrylic. Lining: rayon Zip middle front and on the pockets. SIZE S
Red backless leather dress Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather
By Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red backless genuine leather dress. Rayon lining. Cut-work. Zip closure in the middle front. SIZE 5/6 on tag S/ M
Leather dress with abstract pattern Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather
By Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Leather dress with abstract pattern and zip middle front. Large shoulder-pads. Cut-work. Rayon lining. SIZE S
Red suede dress with long sleeves and open in the back Michael Hoban North Beach
By Michael Hoban North Beach Leather
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red suede dress with long sleeves and open in the back. Suede is made of genuine leather and lining composition is rayon. One snap closure on the top middle back and zip in the midd...
Red leather dress with zip Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather Circa 1980's
By Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red genuine leather dress with zip in the middle front and raglan sleeves. Rayon lining. Cut-work. Short boned on the middle back ( lenght= 6,5 cm) Zip at the end of the sleeves. SI...
Suede and leather backless cocktail dress Michael Hoban North Beach Leather
By Michael Hoban North Beach Leather
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black Suede and leather backless cocktail dress. Cut-work. Main fabric composition: genuine leather/ suede. Lining: Rayon. Zip middle back and snap behind the neck. Split middle bac...
Red leather dress with zip in the middle front M.Hoban for North Beach Leather
By Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red leather dress with zip in the middle front. Raglan sleeves. Zip in the middle front and 2 zip-puller ( one on the top and one in the bottom) Zip on the cuffs as well. Rayon lini...
Night blue officier leather dress Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather
By Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Night blue officier leather dress with gold "miltary" snaps and larges shoulder-pads. Rayon lining. Gold passementerie piping along the cuffs and on the shoulders. SIZE S
Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather Black Lambskin Body-Hugging Dress
By Michael Hoban, Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully wicked Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather body-hugging dress is made with the softest lambskin leather and feels like butter when wearing.
Pink leather dress Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather Circa 1980's
By Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink leather dress with zip in the middle front and shoulder-pads. Cut-work. Lining: 100% rayon. Size XS
Night blue officier style leather dress Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather
By Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Night blue officier style leather dress. Rayon lining. Large shoulder-pads. Gold metal " military" style snap. Cut-work. Gold piping. SIZE XS
$245Sale Price|30% Off
1980's MISSONI beach scene printed cotton dress
By Missoni
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Colorful, beach scene-printed, cotton-jersey dress from Missoni dating to the 1980's.
1970 Forest Green Silk Chiffon Accordion Pleated Halter Dress W/ Full Sweep Hem
By Martha Palm Beach
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely forest green 1970s pleated silk chiffon halter dress from Martha, the world-famous high end retailer. Voluminous accordion pleated chiffon overlay forms a caplet over this d...
Martha, Palm Beach White Polka Dots on Black Silk Dress
Located in New Hope, PA
The dress is in excellent condition and it is marked a size 4.
90s Yohji Yamamoto Navy Blue Crochet Beach Cover Up Dress
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Yohji Yamamoto navy blue crochet asymetrical dress Size: fit size 2/4/6 Measurement: 34-36 30-32 36-38/40
1950s Martha Boutique Black and Turquoise Beaded Tassel Dress
By Martha Palm Beach
Located in London, GB
The last Martha boutique closed in 2003 in Palm Beach. This decadent dress is couture-crafted from a deep black brown satin silk.
1970S Turquoise & Pink Cotton Hawaii Tropical Surf Beach Wrap Dress Swim Cover
Located in New York, NY
1970S Turquoise & Pink Cotton Hawaii Tropical Surf Beach Wrap Dress Swim Cover Up
1970's Lillie Rubin Fuchsia Sequin Maxi Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The toast of Palm Beach and Miami, Lillie Rubin dressed the ladies who spent their winters in the warm sunny climate of Florida.
Halston Resort Red Silk Chiffon Ruffled Beach Pajama Ensemble, 1977
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and collectible Halston ensemble from his 1977 Resort collection. The ensemble was photographed on none other than the stunning Pat Cleveland. The ensemble consists of a laye...
Late 1990s Dolce & Gabbana Wet Look Chain Strap Bodycon Black Beach Swim 42IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This shiny black Dolce & Gabbana mini dress perfectly clings to the body. This wet look slip-style dress from the 1990s features a low neckline and back. The dress is made comple...
$526Sale Price|37% Off
Karl Lagerfeld Chick Summer Dress Small
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This beach/cocktail/party dress is designed by KARL LAGERFELD the former Chanel designer.
$561Sale Price|20% Off
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Figures on a Beach with Mont Saint-Michel
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Description: This impressionist oil painting depicts a group of three figures standing on a sandy beach, dressed in casual attire. The central figure is flanked by two companions, a...
Oil
Adele Simpson Red Floral Chiffon Ruffle Neckline Maxi Dress From the 1970s
By Adele Simpson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
We have added the Yves Saint Laurent 1970s tie front belt, it is not included with the dress but can be purchased in our 1stdibs shop Palm Beach Vintage.
1960s Norman Norell from Martha Boutique Black Embellished Shift Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in London, GB
The last Martha boutique closed in 2003 in Palm Beach. This exceptional early 1960s dress is tailored from a weighty black crepe, cut to a shift style with no sleeves and a rounded...
James Galanos Vintage 1990s Black Silk Starfish Print Slip Gown 90s Maxi Dress
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage James Galanos, 1990s Galanos, James Galanos gown, James Galanos dress, vintage silk gown, black silk slip dress, silk evening gown, minimalist evening dress, old Hollywood gl...
Blue boléro and sleeveless dress ensemble Michael Hoban North Beach Leather
By Michael Hoban North Beach Leather
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue boléro and sleeveless dress ensemble. Main fabric : leather. Lining: rayon Shoulder-pads. Decorative buttons on the front of the dress and zip in the middle back. SIZE XS
Red leather jacket and bustier dress Michael Hoban " North Beach Leather"
By Michael Hoban North Beach Leather, Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red leather jacket and bustier dress. Main fabric composition: Genuine leather. Lining: Rayon Snap middle front, shoulder-pad and cut-work on the jacket. SIZE 9/10
1960s Kiki Hart Vintage Sapphire Blue Silk Jeweled Mod 60s Shift Cocktail Dress
By Kiki Hart New York, Kiki Hart
Located in San Diego, CA
Bust: 38 inches Waist: 36 inches Hips: 40 inches Length (top back shoulder seam to hem): 38 inches Excellent vintage condition. 1960s Kiki Hart dress, sapphire blue silk dress, jew...
$4,017
Ladies at the Beach, Charlie Mackesy, Vintage Watercolour, Hat, Fashion, Dress
By Charlie Mackesy
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
Three women in light summer dresses and wide-brimmed hats gather at the edge of a sun-washed beach, rendered in Charlie Mackesy’s loose, expressive watercolour style.
Watercolor
$1,307Sale Price|20% Off
Portrait of Elegant Lady in Pink Dress with Parasol by Beach Original French Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"A Day by the Sea" French School, 20th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 29 x 21 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very good and sound condition
Oil, Canvas
Vintage Hermès Pink Parrots Beach Towel
By Hermès
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
1990's Vintage Hermès Beach Towel 100% cotton Fair Condition Measure: 150x90 cm or 59x35 inches Paris, Made In France Since 1984, when he met Jean-Louis Dumas, Robert Dallet has...
$3,600
Slim Aarons, 'Palm Beach Ladies' Midcentury Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
American socialite Wendy Vanderbilt (right) and another woman wearing Lilly Pulitzer sun dresses in Palm Beach, Florida, 1964. Slim Aarons Palm Beach Ladies 1964.
C Print
Palm Beach Ladies Slim Aarons Limited Estate Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'Palm Beach Ladies' 1964 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Print American socialite Wendy Vanderbilt (right) and another woman wearing Lilly Pulitzer sun dresses in Palm Beach, F...
Color, Archival Pigment
'Nice Pool' Palm Beach (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Winston Guest, 1920 - 2003) and her son Alexander Michael Douglas Dudley Guest in front of their Grecian temple pool on the ocean-front estate, Villa Artemis, Palm Beach, 1965. The ...
Archival Pigment
'Nice Pool' Palm Beach (SLIM AARONS Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Winston Guest, 1920 - 2003) and her son Alexander Michael Douglas Dudley Guest in front of their Grecian temple pool on the ocean-front estate, Villa Artemis, Palm Beach, 1955. The ...
Archival Pigment
Norman Parkinson 'Apollonia van Ravenstein in Palm Beach, 1983'
By Norman Parkinson
Located in New York, NY
Dutch fashion model Apollonia van Ravenstein at the Lannan Foundation, Palm Beach, wearing a Mary McFadden dress on Ronald Bladen’s The X.
C Print
$7,410
'Nice Pool' Palm Beach 1965 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Winston Guest, 1920 - 2003) and her son Alexander Michael Douglas Dudley Guest in front of their Grecian temple pool on the ocean-front estate, Villa Artemis, Palm Beach, 1965. The ...
Archival Pigment
"Mothers and Children on the Beach" - Colorful Bright Impressionist in Oil Paint
By Don Hatfield
Located in Carmel, CA
This framed 38" x 55" oil painting beautifully captures an idyllic moment by the seaside, featuring two mothers and their children enjoying a serene day at the beach. The women, dres...
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
'Nice Pool' Slim Aarons Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Winston Guest, 1920 - 2003) and her son Alexander Michael Douglas Dudley Guest in front of their Grecian temple pool on the ocean-front estate, Villa Artemis, Palm Beach, 1955. The ...
Archival Pigment
Brigitte Bardot and Roger Vadim - Vintage Photograph - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
A portrait of Roger Vadim and Brigitte Bardot with wet dress on a beach.
Photographic Paper
John Cundy - Framed Mid 20th Century Pastel, The British Seaside
Located in Corsham, GB
This very fine pastel study by John Cundy takes you back in time to a joyous scene from the Victorian period. Crowds of formally dressed beach goers can be seen in the centre of the ...
Pastel
Slim Aarons - Nice pool - Estate Stamped
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'Nice Pool' Palm Beach American writer C.Z. Guest (Mrs F.C. Winston Guest, 1920 - 2003) and her son Alexander Michael Douglas Dudley Guest in front of their Grecian temple pool on t...
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Amber Valletta and Shalom Harlow, British Vogue – Nick Knight, Photography, Art
By Nick Knight 1
Located in Zurich, CH
– Nick Knight, Photography, Fashion, Woman, Beach, Ocean, Sun, Sky, Dance, Dress
Pigment
80s North Beach Leather Teal Dress
By North Beach Leather
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s North Beach Leather Teal Dress
North Beach by Michael Hoban Striped Leather Dress, 1991
By Michael Hoban, North Beach Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage dress from Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather dates to 1991 (as identified by an interior tag) and is made of buttery soft leather.
John Galliano White Open Knit Resort Dress / Beach Wedding
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
Form fitting and perfect as a summer resort dress or beach wedding. Beautiful lacy knit sections.
80s Michael Hoban North Beach Leather Pink Zip Up Dress
By Michael Hoban
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Michael Hoban North Beach Leather Pink Zip Up Dress. Double zipper head closure allows for adjustability.
Unavailable
Size: Small
Michael Hoban North Beach Leather Purple / Blue Moto Dress with Zippers, 1980s
By Michael Hoban
Located in Los Angeles, CA
North Beach Leather Michael Hoban Purple/Blue Leather Moto dress with Zippers.
Zandra Rhodes Dress
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Topanga, CA
Can be worn as a day dress or beach over up. Semi sheer polyester.
Unavailable
Guy Laroche blue patterned dress, circa 1969
By Guy Laroche
Located in London, GB
Constructed in blue paisley print silk Featuring a single lapel collar and fabric matched buttons to the front Excellent condition with the original label, lining and fastenings P...
Unavailable
Size: See Description
1970s Vintage Ivory Guipure Lace Maxi Dress Shangri La Hotel Singapore
Located in Portland, OR
It could easily be worn over a swimsuit, or if you had the right undergarments, it could even be a beach wedding dress! The label reads: The Wardrobe Shangri La Hotel Singapore. 3/4"...
Estevez by Eva Gabor for Saks Fifth Avenue Long Lounge Dress Size 6.
By Estevez
Located in Atlanta, GA
Estevez by Eva Gabor for Saks Fifth Avenue 1970s long pool beach lounge dress is a vintage size 12 but fits a modern USA size 6.
80s Michael Hoban North Beach Leather Black Lamb Skin Dress & Jacket Set
By Michael Hoban
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Michael Hoban North Beach Leather Black Lamb Skin Dress & Jacket Set.
Miriam Haskell 1970s Faux Coral Vintage Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Wigan, GB
This necklace would be a stylish option to accessorise a beach wedding dress. It could then be enjoyed for holidays to come worn with a bright white kaftan over a fluro bikini.
Gilt Metal
Pucci Beach Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in New York, NY
Pucci, turquoise and white, cotton summer dress with asymmetric, triangular hem. Bodice is fitted, with a "V" neckline, empire waist and full 3/4 sleeves.
1950's Modi of Miami Beach Dress with Original Tags
Located in New Hope, PA
A cheerful yellow flower print on a grey and white lattice print background is used for this cotton beach dress from the 1950's by Modi of Miami. The dress has a boned bodice, adjust...
Missoni mare multi tone see through beach dress
By Missoni
Located in Capri, IT
Missoni mare multi tone see through beach dresstotally made in italy in size 42 composition: Viscose and polyestere
Chanel Vintage S/S 1995 Multicolor Eye Logo Print 95P Beach Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Rare vintage Chanel dress/swim cover-up with an eye print and logo trims. It has a halter neck, open back, flared style, and a short length. In very good condition with no major sign...
North Beach Leather Black & Gold Leather Dress Circa 1980's
By North Beach Leather
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Ultimate 80's rocker dress. Sexy butter soft leather body con dress with gold leather trim and matching North Beach gold buttons on faux front pockets, cuffs and front (don't actuall...
North Beach Spring 1992 Black Leather Cut Out Dress
By North Beach Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 90's are calling, and it's this Black Leather Cut Out Dress. Will you be on the receiving end for this sexy edgy look? Black leather, frontal and arm sleeve circular cut outs, an...
Martha Palm Beach Ink Blue Jersey Tiered White Eyelet Maxi Dress 1970s
By Martha Palm Beach
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Martha Palm beach ink blue jersey tiered white eyelet maxi dress 1970s.
1970's North Beach Leather Perforated Fringe Dress
By North Beach Leather
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Spectacular early 1970's North Beach Leather Dress entirely hand-crafted with butter-soft perforated leather suede.
North Beach Spring 1985 White Leather Cross Back Dress
By North Beach Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Spring 1985 North Beach White Leather Cross Back Dress is an elevated mini dress that truly hugs the figure.
Sold
Size: S on tag but fit M
Black leather dress with python pattern Michael Hoban North Beach Leather
By Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black genuine leather dress with python pattern. Rayon lining. Shoulder-pad. Zip closure in the middle front. Cut-work. SIZE S ( on tag) but fit M
Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather Vintage Lipstick Red BodyCon Dress
By Michael Hoban, North Beach Leather
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage North Beach Leather strapless red dress, by Michael Hoban!
Red leather bustier dress with zip Michael Hoban North Beach Leather
By Michael Hoban North Beach Leather
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red leather bustier dress with zip. Cut-work. Boned bra and bust. Cut-work. Size P / XS
Suede cocktail dress with metallic piping Michael Hoban North Beach Leather
By Michael Hoban North Beach Leather
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black suede cocktail dress with metallic piping and silver metal studs. Rayon lining. Shoulder-pads. Cut-work Zip in the middle back. SIZE XS
Bright blue leather bustier dress Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather
By Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Bright blue leather bustier dress. Rayon lining. Boned on the bust and side. Cut-work. Side pockets with zip. Smocks in the middle back. SIZE XS
1970s Tropical Leonard Silk Jersey Dress For Martha Palm Beach
By Leonard
Located in New York, NY
1970s Tropical Leonard Silk Jersey Dress For Martha Palm Beach
1970s Bohemian luxe sequin dress Martha Palm beach
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bohemian luxe from the 1970s...Martha, Palm Beach, Florida...The autumnal colours of this paisley printed fabric are gorgeous, the fabric is embroidered and sewn with large square a...
1990'S Issey Miyake Grey Silver Metallic Crochet Sheer Beach Over Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
1990's Issey Miyake Silver Metallic Crochet Sheer Beach Over Dress
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