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Richilene Cocktail Dress
By Richilene
Located in New York, NY
Charming cocktail dress by Richilene. Bodice heavily embroidered with black and iridiscent sequins
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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Dress

80s Black Sequin Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Black Sequin Cocktail Dress
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1980s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A head turning cocktail dress from the 1950s. The dress has a deep v neckline and backline. with a
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1950s British Vintage Cocktail Dress

Chic Vintage Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress in black and white. The dress has a black body , and black and white
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1960s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dress

1960s Ruffled Front Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Ruffled Front Cocktail Dress. Black crepe fabric, fully lined.
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1960s Vintage Cocktail Dress

1950s Salmon Pink Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Salmon Pink Beaded Cocktail Dress Completely hand beaded bodice. B 34 W 28 H 36 L
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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage Blue Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty headturning cocktail dress. The dress is in a blue fabric with gold and silver
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1960s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dress

1950s Red Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Red Lace Cocktail Dress B 30 W 26 H 40 L 45
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1950s American Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress in a pretty yellow/gold colour . The dress has a scoop neckline
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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage Tricosa Cocktail Dress
By Tricosa Paris, Tricosa
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress by Tricosa. The dress is in a soft gold colour with brunt orange
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1960s French Vintage Cocktail Dress

1990S Behnaz Sarafpour Black Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1990S Behnaz Sarafpour Black Silk Cocktail Dress
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1990s Vintage Cocktail Dress

Anna Molinari black cocktail dress
By Anna Molinari
Located in New York, NY
Anna Molonari black cocktail dress has an open back feature. The back length measeures 30 3/4". The
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1990s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dress

1970S Halston Cream Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
1970S Halston Cream Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress
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1970s Vintage Cocktail Dress

1990S GIANNI VERSACE Black & Nude Cocktail Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Black & Nude Cocktail Dress
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1990s Vintage Cocktail Dress

1980S Red Silk Sequin Encrusted Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S Red Silk Sequin Encrusted Cocktail Dress
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Dress

1950s White Jacquard Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s White Jacquard Cocktail Dress. Interesting origami bodice design. Ties at waist at back
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1950s Vintage Cocktail Dress

Chanel vintage chiffon cocktail dress
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Vintage printed chiffon and gold chain bustier cocktail's dress with Chanel "boutique" label Back
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1990s French Vintage Cocktail Dress

Chanel Couture Chiffon Cocktail Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Couture,apricot tone, sleeveless, chiffon, chemise style, cocktail dress, having diagonal
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1980s French Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage Blue Raw Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage sky blue raw silk cocktail dress. This shift style vintage cocktail dress has pretty
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1960s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dress

Geoffrey Beene Cocktail Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene, halter neckline cocktail dress with matching fitted jacket. Dress bodice is very
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage Jean Varon Cocktail Dress
By Jean Varon
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress by British designer Jane Varon. The dress has a v neckline ,elbow
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1960s British Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1950s Cinch Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress with shawl collar with fringe detail . The dress has wonderful
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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dress

Silk Printed short-sleeve cocktail dress Bloomingdale's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk Printed short-sleeve cocktail dress. Acetate lining. Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 8
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1990s Chinese Vintage Cocktail Dress

Tweed lurex cocktail dress Karl Lagerfeld
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Tweed lurex cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 63% polyester, 36% acrylic, 1% another fiber
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1990s Chinese Vintage Cocktail Dress

Black Velvet Eyelet Cocktail Dress, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Black Velvet Eyelet Cocktail Dress.
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1950s Vintage Cocktail Dress

Galanos Lace Cocktail Dress
By Galanos
Located in New York, NY
Galanos, lace and silk crepe, long sleeve, cocktail dress . Red lace outer layer having a floral
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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage Cocktail Dress by Hagarty
Located in London, GB
A great cocktail dress by Irish designer Hagarty. In a lovely devorre like fabric the dress has a
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1980s Irish Vintage Cocktail Dress

Moschino black "Ribbon" cocktail dress
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Moschino black cocktail dress has long 41" length ribbons on both shoulders, front and back
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1990s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dress

60s Green Lace Illusion Cocktail Dress
By Mardi Gras
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s green lace illusion cocktail dress with long sleeves. Metal zipper.
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1960s Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage Cocktail Dress by Neusteters
By Neusteters
Located in London, GB
A chic gold cocktail dress, ideal for the party season. The dress has a round neckline, and is
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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage Cresta Couture Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage cocktail dress by Cresta Couture . The dress is in a pistachio green colour and
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1950s British Vintage Cocktail Dress

Jean Louis Black Lace Cocktail Dress
By Jean Louis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black cocktail dress by Jean Louis, from the 1980's. The dress as pictured has lace long
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1950s Black Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress for the festive season. The dress has a boat neckline, with cap
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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dress

1960S Gold & Blush Silk Lurex Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Gold & Blush Silk Lurex Beaded Cocktail Dress
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1960s Vintage Cocktail Dress

1950S Cream & Black Lace Tulle Strapless Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Cream & Black Lace Tulle Strapless Cocktail Dress
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1950s Vintage Cocktail Dress

1990S Sapphire Blue Silk Duchess Satin Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1990S Sapphire Blue Silk Duchess Satin Cocktail Dress
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1990s Vintage Cocktail Dress

Black Vintage 1950s Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic black vintage cocktail dress from the 1950s., The dress is strapless, but straps could
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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage Multi Colour Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A stunning cocktail dress in shades of purple and pink, and with an unusual padded hem and neckline
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1960s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dress

1950s Pink And Black Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Pink And Black Lace Cocktail Dress Stunning 1950s cocktail dress, predominantly light pink
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1950s Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage Worth Black Cocktail Dress
By Worth
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress by Worth. The dress is wonderfully constructed with internal boning
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1960s British Vintage Cocktail Dress

60s Blue Sequin Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s Blue Sequin Cocktail Dress. Hand embellished all over sequins in iridescent light blue, with
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1960s Vintage Cocktail Dress

Chanel vintage red chiffon cocktail dress
By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Vintage red chiffon bustier cocktail's dress with Chanel "boutique" label Back width = 40cm French
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1990s French Vintage Cocktail Dress

Bruce Oldfield Silk Cocktail Dress
By Bruce Oldfield
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by British designer Bruce Oldfield. The dress is in a pale lilac/ silver silk
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1980s British Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage Didier Ludot Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Didier Ludot , Paris. The dress has a deep v neckline, short sleaves, two
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1990s French Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage Tomasz Starzewski Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Tomasz Starzewski in a colourful raw silk. The upper part is in this
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1980s British Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage Victor Costa Cocktail Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Victor Costa . The dress is strapless with the body of the dress covered
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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Dress

1960s Ivory Crocheted Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Ivory Crocheted Lace Cocktail Dress. Aurora Borealis crystals embellish top of bodice. Lined
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1960s Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage Herve Leger Cocktail Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Herve Leger. The dress is in an attractive dark aubergine colour with
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1980s French Vintage Cocktail Dress

Paco Rabanne Gold Chain Cocktail Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Never worn Paco Rabanne Gold chain link sleeveless cocktail dress. New with tag. In excellent
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20th Century Vintage Cocktail Dress

Printed and draped cocktail dress DIOR 2
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed and draped cocktail dress. Main fabric composition: 100% silk. Lining composition: 63
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1980s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dress

Printed and draped cocktail dress DIOR 2
Printed and draped cocktail dress DIOR 2
Size: 44(It) 10 (Us) but fit M
Galanos Draped Crepe Cocktail Dress
By Galanos
Located in New York, NY
James Galanos, 3 ply, silk crepe, cocktail dress, having long sleeves with a deep v neck at the
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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage Peter Robinson Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A colourful vintage cocktail dress by Peter Robinson. The dress is in a wonderful combination of
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1950s British Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage Dusty Pink Lace Cocktail Dress
By MELBRAY of LONDON
Located in London, GB
A pretty dusty pink lace vintage cocktail dress . The has a drop waist , a v backline, central
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1960s Vintage Cocktail Dress

Grey satin sleeveless cocktail dress Emanuel/ Emmanuel Ungaro
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey satin sleeveless cocktail dress in biais. Fabric composition: 47% rayon, 53% acetate SIZE 44
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1990s Hong Kong Vintage Cocktail Dress

80s Galanos Purple Lace Cocktail Dress
By Galanos
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Galanos Purple Lace Cocktail Dress. Lace bodice with iridescent taffeta pleated skirt. Zippers
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage Odicini Couture Cocktail Dress
By ANDREA ODICINI COUTURE
Located in London, GB
A chic and pretty vintage cocktail dress by Odicini Couture. The dress has a lace top and spot
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1980s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dress

1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress
Located in University City, MO
1960s Black fringe tassel cocktail dress The chic retro cocktail dress is designed with
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1960s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dress

Carolyne Roehm Black Cocktail Dress w/Bow
By Saks Fifth Avenue, Carolyne Roehm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black crepe long sleeve cocktail dress by Carolyne Roehm. The cocktail dress has a black
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1990s Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage Janice Wainwright Cocktail Dress
By Janice Wainwright
Located in London, GB
A chic and easy to wear cocktail dress by UK designer Janice Wainwright.The dress has a turquoise
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1970s British Vintage Cocktail Dress

Simonetta Chenille Fringed Cocktail Dress
By simonetta
Located in New York, NY
Simonetta, black, chenille, "flapper-like" cocktail dress having thin straps at the shoulders and
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1970s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dress

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Vintage Cocktail Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary vintage cocktail dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Blue and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage cocktail dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent and Bill Blass each produced a popular version that is worth a look. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Cocktail Dress?

The price for a vintage cocktail dress starts at $95 and tops out at $27,995, and on average, selling for $778.

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.

Questions About Vintage Cocktail Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between a dress and a cocktail dress is mainly the specificity of the term. A dress is any garment that has a bodice attached to a skirt. The term cocktail dress refers to a dress designed for events in the late afternoon and early evening. Many feature hemlines that fall between the knee and calf. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of cocktail dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cocktail dresses usually finish above or at the knees and are paired with high heels. This dress should be party-ready such as dressy separates or a little black dress.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A classic cocktail dress is a garment worn for special occasions that usually take place in the evening. Although its name comes from "cocktail party," the dresses are suitable for other types of gatherings. Designs vary greatly, but most cocktail dresses feature a hemline that falls close to the knee. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of vintage cocktail dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a cocktail dress, first look at the hemline. Typically, hemlines for cocktail dresses fall to the mid-thigh or above. Materials and embellishments can also indicate a cocktail dress. For example, fine fibers like silk, chiffon and velvet are commonly used for cocktail dresses, and many pieces feature decorative accents, such as sequins and rhinestones. Keep in mind that there are no real hard and fast rules for what classifies as a cocktail dress. The term generally refers to any dress slightly more casual than a formal full-length gown but still suitable for nighttime wear. Explore a large selection of cocktail dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cocktail dresses first rose to prominence in the 1920s and onward, with each era making its own mark on the practical and fashionable garment. You’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary cocktail dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a dress is vintage, look at the labels inside. By researching the maker and looking at images of the brand's other designs, you may be able to estimate the age of your dress. The label may even have a date printed on it. Generally, clothing must be at least 20 years old to qualify as vintage. If you need assistance dating your clothing, a knowledgeable expert, such as an appraiser or vintage clothing reseller, can help. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of vintage dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell how old a vintage dress is, use trusted online resources to conduct research. Start by searching for labels that identify the maker. Then, consult online information and images to determine when the brand produced pieces similar to yours. If you run into any problems or would like assistance, consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be considered vintage, a wedding dress has to be at least 20 years old. Many brides opt for vintage wedding dresses due to their timeless style and unique details. Shop a range of vintage and designer wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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