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Vintage Capelets

Vintage Alfred Bosand White Gown with Black Beads & Capelet
Vintage Alfred Bosand White Gown with Black Beads & Capelet

Vintage Alfred Bosand White Gown with Black Beads & Capelet

By Alfred Bosand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage Alfred Bosand white gown with black beads and capelet is perfect for a special event

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1960s Dress and Coat Ensembles

1970s Rumak Couture Silk Floral Chiffon Dress with Capelet
1970s Rumak Couture Silk Floral Chiffon Dress with Capelet

1970s Rumak Couture Silk Floral Chiffon Dress with Capelet

Located in London, GB

neckline is trimmed with burgundy velvet and pale off-white lace as is the beautiful short capelet which is

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1970s British Cocktail Dresses

1950s De Pinna Pink Silk Evening Dress with Matching Capelet
1950s De Pinna Pink Silk Evening Dress with Matching Capelet

1950s De Pinna Pink Silk Evening Dress with Matching Capelet

Located in London, GB

the rear with a hidden zip and single hook-and-eye clasp. The dress comes with a matching capelet

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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Edwardian Battenburg Lace Capelet
Edwardian Battenburg Lace Capelet

Edwardian Battenburg Lace Capelet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage capelet dates to the Edwardian era and is made of beige tape lace. Round collar has hook

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Early 20th Century Unknown Jackets

1930's Capelet with Paillettes and Sequins
1930's Capelet with Paillettes and Sequins

1930's Capelet with Paillettes and Sequins

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage capelet dates to the 1930's and is made of sheer black cotton that is covered in scalloped

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1930s Unknown Capes

1930's Beaded Capelet Made in France
1930's Beaded Capelet Made in France

1930's Beaded Capelet Made in France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage capelet dates to the 1930's and is made of lightweight black cotton that is covered in an

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1930s French Capes

VINTAGE CUSTOM MADE PARTY DRESS & CAPELET SET
VINTAGE CUSTOM MADE PARTY DRESS & CAPELET SET

VINTAGE CUSTOM MADE PARTY DRESS & CAPELET SET

Located in San Francisco, CA

large black fabric covered buttons and hidden snaps. The capelet has a mandarin collar and echoes the

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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Rare 1932 Valentina Stenciled Capelet
Rare 1932 Valentina Stenciled Capelet

Rare 1932 Valentina Stenciled Capelet

By Valentina

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Extremely special and rare, 1932 Valentina Schlee silk velvet butterfly motif stenciled capelet

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1930s North American Capes

1930s Vintage Pink White Polka Dot Dress With Butterfly Capelet
1930s Vintage Pink White Polka Dot Dress With Butterfly Capelet

1930s Vintage Pink White Polka Dot Dress With Butterfly Capelet

Located in Portland, OR

butterfly capelet. The small white polka dots are embroidered into the pink fabric. This dress has a godet

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1930s Unknown Informal Dresses

Vintage George Simonton Black Cape with Fur Trim Capelet Detail
Vintage George Simonton Black Cape with Fur Trim Capelet Detail

Vintage George Simonton Black Cape with Fur Trim Capelet Detail

Located in Houston, TX

Striking vintage wool cape by George Simonton! The cape is midi length with a bell silhouette and a

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Late 20th Century American Coats

Alfred Bossand Tulle Dress and Capelet
Alfred Bossand Tulle Dress and Capelet

Alfred Bossand Tulle Dress and Capelet

Located in New York, NY

. Can be worn with its caplet and flowing panels or without. RARE vintage STORE HOURS: Monday to

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1970s American Ball Gowns

Vintage Ungaro Quilted Coat and Capelet
Vintage Ungaro Quilted Coat and Capelet

Vintage Ungaro Quilted Coat and Capelet

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in London, GB

A vintage quilted floral coat and matching capelet by Ungaro. The coat has two button cuffs,and

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1980s Coats

1950s Vintage Black Boucle Wool Capelet or Jacket
1950s Vintage Black Boucle Wool Capelet or Jacket

1950s Vintage Black Boucle Wool Capelet or Jacket

Located in Sparks, NV

Darling 1950s vintage black boucle wool jacket with a swing capelet shape and pop up collar. Fully

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1950s American Capes

Comme Faux Fur Capelet
Comme Faux Fur Capelet

Comme Faux Fur Capelet

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Comme des Garcons faux fur brown capelet featuring attached black satin sleeves. Circa 2004.

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1990s Japanese Capes

Yohji Yamamoto Navy Capelet Coat
Yohji Yamamoto Navy Capelet Coat

Yohji Yamamoto Navy Capelet Coat

By Yohji Yamamoto

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Yohji Yamamoto navy blue coat dress featuring a pointed collar, button front closure, two

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1990s Japanese Capes

60s Natural Coq Feather Capelet
60s Natural Coq Feather Capelet

60s Natural Coq Feather Capelet

Located in Gresham, OR

Incredibly chic 60s natural coq feather capelet lined in silk satin and embroidered with "MEN" on

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1960s American Capes

Yves Saint Laurent Brown Wool Capelet
Yves Saint Laurent Brown Wool Capelet

Yves Saint Laurent Brown Wool Capelet

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent brown wool button front coat featuring black binding around the edges, a

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1970s French Capes

Chloé Floral Print Silk Dress with Capelet, 1970s
Chloé Floral Print Silk Dress with Capelet, 1970s

Chloé Floral Print Silk Dress with Capelet, 1970s

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe, Chloé

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful Vintage 70s Chole silk dress in black, peach, blue floral print silk dress with capelet

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1970s French Wedding Dresses

1930s Black Tulle and Gold Sequinned Capelet Bolero
1930s Black Tulle and Gold Sequinned Capelet Bolero

1930s Black Tulle and Gold Sequinned Capelet Bolero

Located in London, GB

This exquisite 1930s vintage capelet is the perfect piece to effortlessly transform the most formal

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1930s French Capes

Vintage Victorian Crochet Knit Capelet with Eyelet
Vintage Victorian Crochet Knit Capelet with Eyelet

Vintage Victorian Crochet Knit Capelet with Eyelet

Located in US

Victorian capelet featured in a neutral off-white and peachy-tone with button closures. Capelet is

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Early 20th Century Unknown Blouses

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Ivory Mink Pearl Crystal Capelet
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Ivory Mink Pearl Crystal Capelet

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Ivory Mink Pearl Crystal Capelet

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Habitudes 1990's Vintage Ivory mink Silver crystals and gemstones Ivory pearls One Size Excellent vintage

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1990s Stoles

Lavender Silk Beaded Gown with Capelet
Lavender Silk Beaded Gown with Capelet

Lavender Silk Beaded Gown with Capelet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

a matching lavender capelet with gold and silver lame striping. This dress is in great vintage

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Late 20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ann Demeulemeester Ombre Blue and Black Goat Fur Capelet Vest 2011
Ann Demeulemeester Ombre Blue and Black Goat Fur Capelet Vest 2011

Ann Demeulemeester Ombre Blue and Black Goat Fur Capelet Vest 2011

By Ann Demeulemeester

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Ann Demeulemeester ombre blue and black goat fur vest. Runway piece from the Autumn

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21st Century and Contemporary Capes

Chinchilla Vintage Capelet/ Jacket
Chinchilla Vintage Capelet/ Jacket

Chinchilla Vintage Capelet/ Jacket

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Super Luxurious Genuine Chinchilla Capelet. The label reads John Baldwin, but I'm not

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1960s American Coats and Outerwear

Vintage Mink Capelet Jacket
Vintage Mink Capelet Jacket

Vintage Mink Capelet Jacket

Located in Lisbon, PT

Vintage Mink Bolero jacket with a silk lining. Excellent condition outside, and on the inside

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1980s Bolero Jackets

Elsa Schiaparelli Fur Capelet
Elsa Schiaparelli Fur Capelet

Elsa Schiaparelli Fur Capelet

By Elsa Schiaparelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Elsa Schiaparelli capelet dates to the 1970's and is made of a mixture of cream, light

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1970s Capes

Norman Hartnell Fur Capelet
Norman Hartnell Fur Capelet

Norman Hartnell Fur Capelet

By Norman Hartnell

Located in Toronto, ON

Norman Hartnell (designer to Queen Elizabeth II) vintage fur shawl. Circa 1950's. Natural brown

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1950s English Capes

Vintage 1977 Christian Dior Haute Couture Beaded Sequin Peach Silk Capelet Dress
Vintage 1977 Christian Dior Haute Couture Beaded Sequin Peach Silk Capelet Dress

Vintage 1977 Christian Dior Haute Couture Beaded Sequin Peach Silk Capelet Dress

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior Haute Couture

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

layered silk-chiffon with detailed beading, sequin, and sparkling rhinestones. I love the low-cut capelet

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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1970s Madame Gres Dress with Small Capelet
1970s Madame Gres Dress with Small Capelet

1970s Madame Gres Dress with Small Capelet

By Madame Gres

Located in New York, NY

. RARE vintage is an enormous admirer of Madame Gres's ability to really truly create

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

YVES SAINT LAURENT 1970s
YVES SAINT LAURENT 1970s

YVES SAINT LAURENT 1970s

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YVES SAINT LAURENT 1970s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A fine and rare vintage Yves Saint Laurent capelet. Black boiled wool item features exquisite all

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1970s French Capes

1930's Sequined Black Capelet
1930's Sequined Black Capelet

1930's Sequined Black Capelet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage capelet dates to the 1930's and is fully covered in bands of black sequins. Cotton ground

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1930s Unknown Coats and Outerwear

1930's Sequined Net Capelet
1930's Sequined Net Capelet

1930's Sequined Net Capelet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage capelet dates to the 1930's and is made of soft black netting with white sequined adornment

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1930s Unknown Capes

1930's Sequined Net Capelet with Scalloped Edges
1930's Sequined Net Capelet with Scalloped Edges

1930's Sequined Net Capelet with Scalloped Edges

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage capelet dates to the 1930's and is made of black netting that is adorned throughout with

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1930s Capes

Vintage Fine Mink Fur Capelet Jacket
Vintage Fine Mink Fur Capelet Jacket

Vintage Fine Mink Fur Capelet Jacket

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century Very Fine whiskey dyed mink fur capelet jacket. This unique and pristine piece features

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Mid-20th Century Fur Puffer Coats

Vintage Isaac Mizrahi Fur Capelet With Sleeves
Vintage Isaac Mizrahi Fur Capelet With Sleeves

Vintage Isaac Mizrahi Fur Capelet With Sleeves

By Isaac Mizrahi

Located in Portland, OR

collectible.This unique vintage Isaac Mizrahi mink cape has built in 3/4 length sleeves. This is such a fun piece

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1990s American Jackets

Vintage Issey Miyake Ruffled Organza Capelet Shawl
Vintage Issey Miyake Ruffled Organza Capelet Shawl

Vintage Issey Miyake Ruffled Organza Capelet Shawl

By Issey Miyake

Located in Chicago, IL

Issey Miyake ruffled organza shawl Ties in front with a bow No label Ebony Fashion Fair runway Archive Collection

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Late 20th Century Japanese Bolero Jackets

1950s Christian Dior Vintage Dress Red Roses Capelet
1950s Christian Dior Vintage Dress Red Roses Capelet

1950s Christian Dior Vintage Dress Red Roses Capelet

By Christian Dior

Located in Portland, OR

has a red bow and a detachable shawl "capelet" like collar. The dress does have issues, and I will

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1920s Art Deco Vintage Mauve Pink Burnout Velvet Capelet
1920s Art Deco Vintage Mauve Pink Burnout Velvet Capelet

1920s Art Deco Vintage Mauve Pink Burnout Velvet Capelet

Located in Portland, OR

This is a really special vintage 1920's art deco burnout velvet mini evening cape or capelet in a

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1920s North American Capes

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Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress

Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Naples, FL

Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress Size L Gucci knit bodycon midi dress with V-neck and tonal stitching throughout.

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2002 Cutout Plunged Neckline Black Dress
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2002 Cutout Plunged Neckline Black Dress

Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2002 Cutout Plunged Neckline Black Dress

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Naples, FL

Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2002 Cutout Plunged Neckline Black Dress IT 40 Gucci sleeveless black knee-length dress featuring ruffled shoulders, cutouts at front and back and concealed zi...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2008 Size 40 / US 8 Black Silk Strapless Dress
New Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2008 Size 40 / US 8 Black Silk Strapless Dress

New Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2008 Size 40 / US 8 Black Silk Strapless Dress

By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic brand new with tags YVES SAINT LAURENT Spring 2008 black silk strapless dress! Features intricate interior corset boning that holds everything in place. Hidden zipper up the sid...

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown

Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown

By Christian Lacroix

Located in San Francisco, CA

Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...

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1990s French Maxi Dresses

Lillie Rubin New 1950s Silk Damask Dress and Mink Collar Coat Set
Lillie Rubin New 1950s Silk Damask Dress and Mink Collar Coat Set

Lillie Rubin New 1950s Silk Damask Dress and Mink Collar Coat Set

By Lillie Rubin

Located in Water Mill, NY

A rare, new 1950s dress and coat set from Lillie Rubin in a black silk damask flower pattern. The dress is semi fitted with a matching belt, a bateau neckline, and a straight skirt. ...

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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40

Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent New Suede Gauntlet Gloves
Yves Saint Laurent New Suede Gauntlet Gloves

Yves Saint Laurent New Suede Gauntlet Gloves

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Geneva, CH

Beautiful never worn 80’s YSL fuchsia gloves trimmed in matching leather diagonal stitching. Both gloves was linked by the original sealing thread. "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche" g...

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1980s French Gauntlets

Gianni Versace silk off-shoulder cropped blouse, ss 1993
Gianni Versace silk off-shoulder cropped blouse, ss 1993

Gianni Versace silk off-shoulder cropped blouse, ss 1993

By Gianni Versace

Located in London, GB

Gianni Versace silk off-shoulder cropped blouse with signature Versace print. Spring-Summer 1993

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1990s Italian Blouses

Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2004 Jersey Skirt Suit with Mink size S
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2004 Jersey Skirt Suit with Mink size S

Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2004 Jersey Skirt Suit with Mink size S

By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Montgomery, TX

Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Black Jersey Skirt Suit with Mink F/W 2004 Collection Designer size - S Cardigan - Black Color Jersey, Real Mink Fur, Button Closure, Bow Accent, Stre...

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Early 2000s Italian Skirt Suits

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bodycon Open Back Polka Dot Black Mini Dress
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bodycon Open Back Polka Dot Black Mini Dress

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bodycon Open Back Polka Dot Black Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bodycon Open Back Polka Dot Black Mini Dress Size L - runs small Alaïa bodycon mini dress with textured polka dot print throughout, low back and sc...

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace S/S 2000 Runway Vintage Plunging Neckline Black Dress
Gianni Versace S/S 2000 Runway Vintage Plunging Neckline Black Dress

Gianni Versace S/S 2000 Runway Vintage Plunging Neckline Black Dress

By Gianni Versace

Located in Naples, FL

GIANNI VERSACE RUNWAY S/S 2000 Vintage Sexy Plunging Neckline Dress IT 42 Black vintage Gianni Versace midi dress with point collar, long sleeves, tie accent and crystal button clos...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Japanese Silk Kimono
Vintage Japanese Silk Kimono

Vintage Japanese Silk Kimono

$2,200

Size: all size

Vintage Japanese Silk Kimono

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful Silk print Silk Kimono in floral print.

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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Dress With Grommets
Jean Paul Gaultier Dress With Grommets

Jean Paul Gaultier Dress With Grommets

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great white cotton dress with some stretch from Jean Paul Gaultier. The bodice has straps crossing front and back and the straight skirt has hip pockets. There are grommets of vary...

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1990s French Day Dresses

Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Collection Black Stretch Deep V-Neck Dress 38
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Collection Black Stretch Deep V-Neck Dress 38

Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Collection Black Stretch Deep V-Neck Dress 38

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Tom Ford for Gucci Black Stretch Dress F/W 2002 Collection Designer size - 38 Deep V-neck style, Black satin trim, Removable tie, Very stretch. Made in Italy Excellent new condition....

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana black and cream silk floral shirt dress, S/S 1997
Dolce & Gabbana black and cream silk floral shirt dress, S/S 1997

Dolce & Gabbana black and cream silk floral shirt dress, S/S 1997

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

Dolce & Gabbana black and cream silk floral shirt dress Spring-Summer 1997

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Vintage Capelets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of vintage capelets available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black vintage capelets, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Brown and more options on these pages. Vintage capelets designed by Christian Dior Haute Couture, Christian Dior and Emanuel Ungaro — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Vintage Capelets?

On average, vintage capelets on 1stDibs sell for $648, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $2,900 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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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