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Vintage Fashion Illustration

Vintage Fashion Prints in Frame French Fashion Handpainted Illustrations, 1960
Vintage Fashion Prints in Frame French Fashion Handpainted Illustrations, 1960

Vintage Fashion Prints in Frame French Fashion Handpainted Illustrations, 1960

Located in Bastogne, BE

1873. Prints and wall paintings A Century of French Fashion Illustration. After the 1830s, fashion

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Vintage 1960s French Victorian Prints

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Glass

Vintage Fashion Print Published in Ladies Styles, 1951
Vintage Fashion Print Published in Ladies Styles, 1951

Vintage Fashion Print Published in Ladies Styles, 1951

Located in Langweer, NL

art pieces and are a delight for collectors of fashion history and vintage illustrations.

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Mid-20th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Vintage 1950s Pin-Up Lithographs, Glamour Girls Triptych by A Lopez Alonso
Vintage 1950s Pin-Up Lithographs, Glamour Girls Triptych by A Lopez Alonso

Vintage 1950s Pin-Up Lithographs, Glamour Girls Triptych by A Lopez Alonso

Located in Langweer, NL

pin up artist, 1950s fashion illustration, vintage glamour models, mid century decorative prints

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20th Century Spanish Prints

Materials

Paper

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Vibrant Abstract European Fashion Illustration, 1977
Vibrant Abstract European Fashion Illustration, 1977

Vibrant Abstract European Fashion Illustration, 1977

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H 19.5 in W 16 in D 0.001 in

Vibrant Abstract European Fashion Illustration, 1977

Located in Washington, DC

Abstract European vintage fashion illustration, 1977.

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Vintage 1970s Austrian Paintings

Chanel Vintage pink coated canvas 2.55 jumbo illustration print shoulder bag
Chanel Vintage pink coated canvas 2.55 jumbo illustration print shoulder bag

Chanel Vintage pink coated canvas 2.55 jumbo illustration print shoulder bag

By Chanel

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

, camellia, and jewelry illustration print. Rare masterpiece. Introducing another rare vintage Chanel piece

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Stunning Original Vintage Fashion Design Illustration Painting
Stunning Original Vintage Fashion Design Illustration Painting

Stunning Original Vintage Fashion Design Illustration Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Very stylish, unique and original 1950's fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The

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Mid-20th Century Aesthetic Movement Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Christian Dior Pink Silk Scarf 1980
Christian Dior Pink Silk Scarf 1980

Christian Dior Pink Silk Scarf 1980

By Christian Dior

Located in Palm Beach, FL

illustration style is detailed and reminiscent of vintage fashion magazine illustrations. This scarf not only

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1980s French Scarves

Joe Eula for Gianfranco Ferre Fashion Illustration
Joe Eula for Gianfranco Ferre Fashion Illustration

Joe Eula for Gianfranco Ferre Fashion Illustration

By Joe Eula

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully drawn fashion illustration by Joe Eula for Gianfranco Ferre. Signed Eula and Ferre

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1980s American Other

French Vintage Men's Illustration Fashion Prints, 1970s
French Vintage Men's Illustration Fashion Prints, 1970s

French Vintage Men's Illustration Fashion Prints, 1970s

Located in Austin, TX

A vintage framed set of illustrated men's fashion prints in black and white by Collection Printemps

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Vintage 1970s French Prints

Materials

Paper, Wood

Vintage Wedding Dress Gouache & Ink Fashion Illustration
Vintage Wedding Dress Gouache & Ink Fashion Illustration

Vintage Wedding Dress Gouache & Ink Fashion Illustration

By Gibson Bayh

Located in San Francisco, CA

This 1950s ink and gouache fashion illustration of a vintage wedding dress with bell-shaped cuffs

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1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Gouache

Vintage Floral Patterned Dress Gouache & Ink Fashion Illustration

Vintage Floral Patterned Dress Gouache & Ink Fashion Illustration

By Gibson Bayh

Located in San Francisco, CA

This 1950s ink and gouache fashion illustration of a woman in a flowy floral patterned dress is by

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1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Gouache

Vintage Full Circle Skirt Gouache & Ink Fashion Illustration
Vintage Full Circle Skirt Gouache & Ink Fashion Illustration

Vintage Full Circle Skirt Gouache & Ink Fashion Illustration

By Gibson Bayh

Located in San Francisco, CA

This 1950s ink and gouache fashion illustration of a woman in a scooped long sleeved blouse in

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1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink, Gouache

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Early 2000s French Blouses

1954 Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lily of the Valley' Satin Evening Dress Suit
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By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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1950s Dress and Coat Ensembles

Dsquared2 Spring 2005 Christina Aguilera Runway Leather Vintage Mini Dress
Dsquared2 Spring 2005 Christina Aguilera Runway Leather Vintage Mini Dress

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By Dsquared2

Located in San Diego, CA

Christina Aguilera closed the runway show in 2005, strutting down the Dsquared2 Runway in this exact dress! Features brown leather stitches down the front, with contrasting tan leath...

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Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

By Issey Miyake

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...

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1990s Japanese Blouses

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Japanese Print Mesh Top Size S
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JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Japanese Print Mesh Top Size S

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage sheer mesh nylon top featuring a colorful Japanese print embellished with sequins and flocked ideograms/symbols. Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Maille Mad...

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20th Century Italian T-Shirts

Denim with butterfly embroideries and stitches DOLCE  & GABBANA
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Denim with butterfly embroideries and stitches DOLCE & GABBANA

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Denim with butterfly embroideries and stitches.Branded button, buttonhole and zip closure on the top middle front. Pocket on both side + 2 pockets on the back. Belt-loop. SIZE 42 / L

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2010s Italian Jeans

Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details

Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Museum worthy collectors piece. Absolutely gorgeous documented Thierry Mugler dress, Spring Summer 1999 Collection. Documented on the runway as well as on the iconic portrait of Man...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Azzedine Alaia 1993 Vintage Bodysuit
New Azzedine Alaia 1993 Vintage Bodysuit

New Azzedine Alaia 1993 Vintage Bodysuit

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

New Azzedine Alaia Sexy Vintage Bodysuit Pink Alaïa knit bodysuit with square neck, clasp closure at inseam and hook-and-eye closure at open back. All Eyes on Alaïa For the last h...

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1990s Bodysuits

Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Berlin, BE

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990

Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vivienne Westwood floral silk and power mesh corset, fw 1995
Vivienne Westwood floral silk and power mesh corset, fw 1995

Vivienne Westwood floral silk and power mesh corset, fw 1995

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

▪ Vivienne Westwood floral silk corset ▪ Black power mesh ▪ Centre-back zip fastening ▪ UK 8 - EU 36 - US 4 ▪ Fall-Winter 1995

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1990s British Corsets

rare! Christian Dior & John Galliano 2002 evening black rose dress
rare! Christian Dior & John Galliano 2002 evening black rose dress

rare! Christian Dior & John Galliano 2002 evening black rose dress

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

rare! Christian Dior & John Galliano 2002 evening black rose dress John Galliano for Christian Dior Collection: fall 2002 Country of production: France Marked Size: FR 38 USA 6 C...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Issey Miyake 1990s Silver Pleated Poncho
Issey Miyake 1990s Silver Pleated Poncho

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By Issey Miyake

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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1990s Japanese Shirts

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress
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By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Baar, CH

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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

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Vintage Fashion Illustration For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage fashion illustration you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. There are many modern, Impressionist and Art Deco versions of these works for sale. Finding the perfect vintage fashion illustration may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a vintage fashion illustration to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of beige, gray, brown and more. A vintage fashion illustration from Gibson Bayh, Charles Gesmar and Erté — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, watercolor and gouache can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Vintage Fashion Illustration?

A vintage fashion illustration can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $460, while the lowest priced sells for $35 and the highest can go for as much as $24,000.
Questions About Vintage Fashion Illustration
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The types of fashion illustrations relate to the materials used to create them. They include pencil illustrations, charcoal illustrations and water illustrations produced with watercolors. On 1stDibs, find a collection of fashion illustration art from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A fashion illustration is a type of art that combines illustration, drawing and sketching to communicate fashion designs. Designers often use gouache, marker or ink to portray a garment design on a model. Fashion illustrations are a popular choice for enthusiasts and art collectors. Shop a range of fashion illustrations on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Fashion illustrations are essentially the blueprint for the designs. A designer illustrates their idea, which is then communicated to a pattern-maker and seamstress, who turn the drawings into a wearable piece. You’ll find a large collection of fashion illustrations from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A fashion illustration is sometimes called a croquis. The term refers to sketches made quickly of a model wearing a particular garment. Often, the croquis is the starting point for a fashion design. On 1stDibs, find a range of fashion illustration art.