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Vintage Cheongsam

Black Lace and Red Satin Cheongsam Dress, Circa 1960s
Black Lace and Red Satin Cheongsam Dress, Circa 1960s

Black Lace and Red Satin Cheongsam Dress, Circa 1960s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Extremely rare vintage cheongsam dress! black handwoven bobbin lace beautiful cranberry red satin customary mandarin collar & splice bodice 3/4 length unlined sleeves two button ...

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1960s American Day Dresses

D&G DOLCE & GABBANA 2005 Vintage Runway Cheongsam Tropical Floral Dress
D&G DOLCE & GABBANA 2005 Vintage Runway Cheongsam Tropical Floral Dress

D&G DOLCE & GABBANA 2005 Vintage Runway Cheongsam Tropical Floral Dress

By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA

Located in Leonardo, NJ

D&G by Dolce & Gabbana Vintage SS05 Runway version has flowers (you can add your own, get silk ones on Etsy, etc) Runway version has the slit higher and more open, you could ...

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

1970s Dynasty for I Magnin Psychedelic Vintage 70s Silk Cheongsam Maxi Dress
1970s Dynasty for I Magnin Psychedelic Vintage 70s Silk Cheongsam Maxi Dress

1970s Dynasty for I Magnin Psychedelic Vintage 70s Silk Cheongsam Maxi Dress

By I Magnin and Co, Dynasty

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing vintage early 1970s DYNASTY for I. MAGNIN psychedelic print silk cheongsam / maxi dress!

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1970s Hong Kong Maxi Dress

Tomato Red Cheongsam style Maxi Dress Circa 1970s
Tomato Red Cheongsam style Maxi Dress Circa 1970s

Tomato Red Cheongsam style Maxi Dress Circa 1970s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage 1970s cheongsam style maxi dress tomato red with tiny white dot print throughout bright & colorful flower power "border print" sleeveless high collar side split hem back ...

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Crepe Back Satin Stretch Cheongsam
Jean Paul Gaultier Crepe Back Satin Stretch Cheongsam

Jean Paul Gaultier Crepe Back Satin Stretch Cheongsam

By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique

Located in New York, NY

Gaultier's mixmaster version of traditional Chinese dress through a French lens. Vintage size 10, modern is smaller. 1990's France.

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1990s French Maxi Dress

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1960's Red Sleek & Sensual Silk Bocaded Cheongsam
1960's Red Sleek & Sensual Silk Bocaded Cheongsam

1960's Red Sleek & Sensual Silk Bocaded Cheongsam

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a sleek and sensual, 1960's vintage, red silk brocaded sleeveless cheongsam with gold medallions, which in all probability had been custom made.

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1960s Hong Kong Chinese Dresses

1930's Red Chinese Cheongsam Embroidered with Peonies
1930's Red Chinese Cheongsam Embroidered with Peonies

1930's Red Chinese Cheongsam Embroidered with Peonies

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a stunning 1930's vintage red silk Chinese cheongsam hand-embroidered with large golden peonies.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese Dresses

Vintage Chinese Cheongsam Inspired Satin Embroidered Coat
Vintage Chinese Cheongsam Inspired Satin Embroidered Coat

Vintage Chinese Cheongsam Inspired Satin Embroidered Coat

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Incredible vintage Cheongsam inspired satin coat! Made in Shanghai- this piece is made of silky Chinese satin with intricate floral embroidery.

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20th Century Chinese Coats

Cheongsam Midnight Blue Dress
Cheongsam Midnight Blue Dress

Cheongsam Midnight Blue Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Cheongsam Brocade Dress is fit for a royal. The beautiful Midnight blue combined with the intricate floral brocade fabric will make you feel and look your best.

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

ROBERTO CAVALLI 2003 vintage red Chinoiserie Cheongsam dress
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2003 vintage red Chinoiserie Cheongsam dress

ROBERTO CAVALLI 2003 vintage red Chinoiserie Cheongsam dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Vintage Roberto Cavalli 2003 runway print vibrant colored dress! There is a HOLE in this dress. Priced accordingly. I would personally HEM this dress and use the extra fabric to repa...

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Early 2000s Day Dresses

Vintage 2003 Roberto Cavalli Black & Teal Cheongsam Mini Dress
Vintage 2003 Roberto Cavalli Black & Teal Cheongsam Mini Dress

Vintage 2003 Roberto Cavalli Black & Teal Cheongsam Mini Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Roberto Cavalli black and teal satin Cheongsam mini dress with keyhole neckline.

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Early 2000s Italian Chinese Dresses

Vintage 1940's Cheongsam Blouse Blush Pink Crepe Silk Blouse UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1940's Cheongsam Blouse Blush Pink Crepe Silk Blouse UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1940's Cheongsam Blouse Blush Pink Crepe Silk Blouse UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

A beauty to behold. This original 1940's crepe silk blouse, rendered in the most incredible blush silk, and embellished with ornate beadwork in shades of gold and gunmetal grey, with...

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1940s Blouses and Tops

Christian Dior By John Galliano Dark Purple Cheongsam Evening Jacket
Christian Dior By John Galliano Dark Purple Cheongsam Evening Jacket

Christian Dior By John Galliano Dark Purple Cheongsam Evening Jacket

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano dark purple cheongsam jacket featuring floral patterned silk, a mandarin collar, and front toggle fasteners...

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Early 2000s French Jackets

Vintage 1960's Brown Silk Paisley Sequin Cheongsam Dress Side Slit UK 6 US 2
Vintage 1960's Brown Silk Paisley Sequin Cheongsam Dress Side Slit UK 6 US 2

Vintage 1960's Brown Silk Paisley Sequin Cheongsam Dress Side Slit UK 6 US 2

Located in Nashville, TN

This eye-catching early 1960's dress, rendered in a sumptuous shade of bitter chocolate brown, and decorated with pink and gold sequins in a bold paisley motif, with illusion tulle p...

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1960s Chinese Dresses

1950's Silver and white Brocade Long Sleeve Cheongsam Gown SZ 0
1950's Silver and white Brocade Long Sleeve Cheongsam Gown SZ 0

1950's Silver and white Brocade Long Sleeve Cheongsam Gown SZ 0

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage Asian inspired custom made cheongsam cocktail dress is composed of a silver silk brocade and features a mandarin styled collar, a body skimming design with slits at the ...

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1950s American Evening Gowns

1950's Ornate Silk Brocade Golden Yellow Cheongsam Cocktail Gown  Size XS
1950's Ornate Silk Brocade Golden Yellow Cheongsam Cocktail Gown  Size XS

1950's Ornate Silk Brocade Golden Yellow Cheongsam Cocktail Gown Size XS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage custom made cheongsam gown is composed of a golden yellow silk brocade with silver and gold metallic leaves throughout and features a slim cut with mandarin collar.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Documented Christian Dior by John Galliano AW 1997 Size 6 Blue Cheongsam Dress
Documented Christian Dior by John Galliano AW 1997 Size 6 Blue Cheongsam Dress

Documented Christian Dior by John Galliano AW 1997 Size 6 Blue Cheongsam Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in San Diego, CA

Documented CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO A / W 1997 light blue vintage cheongsam style dress ! Features a soft lightweight wool with a luxurious silk lining.

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Black Silk Chiffon Cheongsam Gown  w. Golden Ovals & Pink Sprays
Vintage Black Silk Chiffon Cheongsam Gown  w. Golden Ovals & Pink Sprays

Vintage Black Silk Chiffon Cheongsam Gown w. Golden Ovals & Pink Sprays

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We offer a large selection of evening gowns and luxury garments. This vintage cheongsam gown is composed of black silk chiffon with fine gold thread embroidered metallic ovals, an...

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1950s American Evening Gowns

Vintage Runway Alexander McQueen 2001 Floral Cheongsam Inspired Dress
Vintage Runway Alexander McQueen 2001 Floral Cheongsam Inspired Dress

Vintage Runway Alexander McQueen 2001 Floral Cheongsam Inspired Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Alexander McQueen grey wool and pink & burgundy floral embroidered cheongsam inspired dress.

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Prada S/S 97 vintage pink red floral silk brocade cheongsam midi length dress
Prada S/S 97 vintage pink red floral silk brocade cheongsam midi length dress

Prada S/S 97 vintage pink red floral silk brocade cheongsam midi length dress

By Prada

Located in Milano, Lombardia

PLEASE NOTE: Our model is 6 foot 1" / 185 cm and wearing very high heels, please refer to the dresses length to see where this dress would fall on you Prada Spring Summer 1997 beaut...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

RARE Fall 1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano silk jacquard cheongsam gown
RARE Fall 1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano silk jacquard cheongsam gown

RARE Fall 1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano silk jacquard cheongsam gown

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gown is embroidered with faux pearl beads. ( See runway image) chinese cheongsam inspired dress. Must have for vintage collector or museum.

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1990s French Formal Gowns

Oriental Inspired Pale Blue & Gold Silk Brocade Cheongsam Dress Sz 0-2
Oriental Inspired Pale Blue & Gold Silk Brocade Cheongsam Dress Sz 0-2

Oriental Inspired Pale Blue & Gold Silk Brocade Cheongsam Dress Sz 0-2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage Oriental inspired cheongsam cocktail gown is composed of a silver and a pale blue brocade silk with a mandarin neckline.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Rare Alexander McQueen Sequin Romanov Children Gown  Joan Collection 1998
Rare Alexander McQueen Sequin Romanov Children Gown  Joan Collection 1998

Rare Alexander McQueen Sequin Romanov Children Gown Joan Collection 1998

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Alexander McQueen "Romanov Children" cheongsam gown from the Joan collection, featuring a dark blue historical print of the murdere...

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1990s British Evening Dresses

Shanghai Silk Film Noir Qipao Dress, 1940s
Shanghai Silk Film Noir Qipao Dress, 1940s

Shanghai Silk Film Noir Qipao Dress, 1940s

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Size: none; comparable to size S

Shanghai Silk Film Noir Qipao Dress, 1940s

Located in Tucson, AZ

As close as it gets to starring in a war-era film noir; best paired with an oil paper parasol or a young Robert Mitchum. Vintage cap sleeve cheongsam dress with banded notch collar ...

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1940s Chinese Chinese Dresses

Vintage 1960's Magenta-Pink Sequin Beaded Phoenix Bird Hourglass Cheongsam Gown
Vintage 1960's Magenta-Pink Sequin Beaded Phoenix Bird Hourglass Cheongsam Gown

Vintage 1960's Magenta-Pink Sequin Beaded Phoenix Bird Hourglass Cheongsam Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Measurements Bust: 35-36 inches Waist: 27 inches Hips: 37 inches Slit Length: 27 inches Total Length: 60 inches This vintage 1960's cheongsam hourglass gown is in excellent conditio...

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1960s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2003 Silk Cheongsam Style Floral Dress
Roberto Cavalli Spring 2003 Silk Cheongsam Style Floral Dress

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2003 Silk Cheongsam Style Floral Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Roberto Cavalli Vintage Cheongsam Style Dress, from Spring 2003. Size L Bust 38" Waist 31" Hips 39" Length 32" Excellent condition

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

VINTAGE Peach Silk Cheongsam
VINTAGE Peach Silk Cheongsam

VINTAGE Peach Silk Cheongsam

Located in Xiamen, Fujian

Short sleeve, knee-length cheongsam with side slits and frog closures in peach silk floral jacquard with green trim.

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1930s Chinese Chinese Dresses

Vintage 1960s Black & Silver Sequin Beaded Phoenix Bird Hourglass Cheongsam Gown
Vintage 1960s Black & Silver Sequin Beaded Phoenix Bird Hourglass Cheongsam Gown

Vintage 1960s Black & Silver Sequin Beaded Phoenix Bird Hourglass Cheongsam Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Measurements Bust: 32 inches Waist: 25 inches Hips: 36 inches Total Length: 57 inches This vintage 1960's cheongsam hourglass gown is in excellent condition with no rips, stains or ...

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1960s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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By Bob Mackie

Located in San Diego, CA

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Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003

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By Gucci, Tom Ford

Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Prada

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Italian fashion house, Prada, is known for their status at the forefront of luxury fashion. Through comingling a clean tailored aesthetic with at times highly experimentalist techniq...

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Montgomery, TX

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By Emilio Pucci, Peter Dundas

Located in Switzerland, CH

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

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By Bob Mackie

Located in Marlborough, GB

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$242

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By Frank Usher

Located in Sheffield, GB

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By Suzy Perette

Located in Brooklyn, NY

vintage Suzy Perette bobbin lace dress with a cha cha hem. mermaid silhouette. collar is a high cowl neck in the front and low v in the back. dress falls to below knee length. back m...

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By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

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Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt

Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

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Vintage Cheongsam For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary vintage cheongsam you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Pink and more. Finding the perfect vintage cheongsam may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Dynasty, I Magnin and Co and John Galliano are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Cheongsam?

On average, a vintage cheongsam on 1stDibs sells for $1,063, while they’re typically $400 on the low end and $5,760 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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. 

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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. 

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