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Vintage Fashion Sketches

Vintage Nina Ricci Fashion Sketch in Gold Frame
Vintage Nina Ricci Fashion Sketch in Gold Frame

Vintage Nina Ricci Fashion Sketch in Gold Frame

By Nina Ricci

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Attributed to Nina Ricci, this vintage fashion sketch in a substantial gold wooden frame offers a refined glimpse into mid-20th-century haute couture.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Vintage Pierre Cardin Fashion Sketch
Vintage Pierre Cardin Fashion Sketch

Vintage Pierre Cardin Fashion Sketch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Dating to the mid-20th century, this vintage Pierre Cardin fashion sketch captures the designer's elegant, forward-looking approach to haute couture.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage French Fashion Sketch - Two Tone Dress Jacket
Vintage French Fashion Sketch - Two Tone Dress Jacket

Vintage French Fashion Sketch - Two Tone Dress Jacket

By Serge Matta

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage French watercolor and ink fashion sketch of a simple dress jacket in grey and white by haute couture designer Serge Matta, circa 1960.

Category

1960s Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Vintage Regency Original Jacques Fath Fashion Sketch From Jane Bergdorf Goodman
Vintage Regency Original Jacques Fath Fashion Sketch From Jane Bergdorf Goodman

Vintage Regency Original Jacques Fath Fashion Sketch From Jane Bergdorf Goodman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Capture the timeless elegance of haute couture with this original fashion sketch attributed to Jacques Fath, circa 1950.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paper

1956 E&W Quadriga Cloth Fabric Sample Board, Mid-Century Textile Display
1956 E&W Quadriga Cloth Fabric Sample Board, Mid-Century Textile Display

1956 E&W Quadriga Cloth Fabric Sample Board, Mid-Century Textile Display

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

STYLING IDEAS: In a Palm Beach / Quadrille / Schumacher-inspired interior: Framed in a lucite shadow box Hung in a grid with other textile samples In a fashion office or dressing roo...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Fabric, Paper

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Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

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H 15 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Vintage haute couture fashion sketch from Christian Dior whilst under creative direction of designer Marc Bohan, who acted as creative director at the Dior house from 1960-1989.

Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Fabric, Gouache, Paper

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Unavailable

H 15 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Vintage haute couture fashion sketch from Christian Dior whilst under creative direction of designer Marc Bohan, who acted as creative director at the Dior house from 1960-1989.

Category

1980s French Modern Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Fabric, Gouache, Paper

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Unavailable

H 15 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Vintage haute couture fashion sketch from Christian Dior whilst under creative direction of designer Marc Bohan, who acted as creative director at the Dior house from 1960 to 1989.

Category

1980s French Modern Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Fabric, Gouache, Paper

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Unavailable

H 15 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Vintage haute couture fashion sketch from Christian Dior whilst under creative direction of designer Marc Bohan, who acted as creative director at the Dior house from 1960-1989.

Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Fabric, Gouache, Paper

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Unavailable

H 15 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Vintage haute couture fashion sketch from Christian Dior whilst under creative direction of designer Marc Bohan, who acted as creative director at the Dior house from 1960-1989.

Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Fabric, Gouache, Paper

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Unavailable

H 15 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Vintage haute couture fashion sketch from Christian Dior whilst under creative direction of designer Marc Bohan, who acted as creative director at the Dior house from 1960-1989.

Category

1980s French Modern Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Fabric, Gouache, Paper

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Unavailable

H 15 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Vintage haute couture fashion sketch from Christian Dior whilst under creative direction of designer Marc Bohan, who acted as creative director at the Dior house from 1960 to 1989.

Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Fashion Sketches

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Unavailable

H 15 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Vintage haute couture fashion sketch from Christian Dior whilst under creative direction of designer Marc Bohan, who acted as creative director at the Dior house from 1960 to 1989.

Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Fabric, Gouache, Paper

Vintage MCM Original Phillipe Venet Fashion Sketch on Paper
Vintage MCM Original Phillipe Venet Fashion Sketch on Paper

Vintage MCM Original Phillipe Venet Fashion Sketch on Paper

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This elegant vintage fashion sketch of a dress designed by the renowned Phillipe Venet captures the timeless sophistication of mid-century couture.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Paper

Vintage Balmain Fashion Sketch
Vintage Balmain Fashion Sketch

Vintage Balmain Fashion Sketch

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Houston, TX

Original vintage haute couture pencil and watercolor sketch of a jaunty orange jumpsuit by French fashion designer Pierre Balmain, circa 1960.

Category

1950s Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Paper, Pencil, Watercolor

Vintage Balmain Fashion Sketch - White Gown
Vintage Balmain Fashion Sketch - White Gown

Vintage Balmain Fashion Sketch - White Gown

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage haute couture fashion sketch of a glamorous white gown by Balmain Fashion House of Paris, circa 1950.

Category

1950s Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Vintage Balmain Fashion Sketch - Navy Outfit
Vintage Balmain Fashion Sketch - Navy Outfit

Vintage Balmain Fashion Sketch - Navy Outfit

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage watercolor and ink fashion sketch of an elegant navy blue blouse paired with a slim skirt by the famed Balmain Fashion House, circa 1950.

Category

1950s Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Acrylic, Paper, Watercolor

Vintage French Fashion Sketch - House of Balmain
Vintage French Fashion Sketch - House of Balmain

Vintage French Fashion Sketch - House of Balmain

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Houston, TX

Original vintage haute couture pencil fashion sketch of two colorful leisure outfits by renowned French fashion designer Pierre Balmain, circa 1960.

Category

1950s Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Color Pencil, Paper, Pencil

Vintage French Fashion Sketch - House of Balmain
Vintage French Fashion Sketch - House of Balmain

Vintage French Fashion Sketch - House of Balmain

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Houston, TX

Original vintage haute couture pencil and gouache fashion sketch of two colorful tunic style tops by renowned French fashion designer Pierre Balmain, circa 1960.

Category

1950s Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Gouache, Paper, Pencil

Vintage French Fashion Sketch - V-Neck Sweater
Vintage French Fashion Sketch - V-Neck Sweater

Vintage French Fashion Sketch - V-Neck Sweater

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage one-of-a-kind French fashion sketch ink ink of a casual v-neck sweater with a blue polka dot print by Balmain Fashion House of Paris, circa 1970.

Category

1960s Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Ink, Paper

Vintage Christian Dior Fashion Sketch - Draped Blouse
Vintage Christian Dior Fashion Sketch - Draped Blouse

Vintage Christian Dior Fashion Sketch - Draped Blouse

By Christian Dior

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage haute couture fashion sketch of a gauzy draped black blouse by Christian Dior Fashion House, 1977.

Category

1970s Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Fabric, Gouache, Ink, Paper

Vintage French Fashion Sketch - Rust Orange Outfit
Vintage French Fashion Sketch - Rust Orange Outfit

Vintage French Fashion Sketch - Rust Orange Outfit

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage French acrylic fashion sketch of a slim fitting casual outfit in a rust orange by the famed Balmain Fashion House, circa 1950.

Category

1950s Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

Vintage Haute Couture Fashion Sketch- Business Greys
Vintage Haute Couture Fashion Sketch- Business Greys

Vintage Haute Couture Fashion Sketch- Business Greys

By Jean Patou

Located in Houston, TX

Elegant one-of-a-kind gouache and ink fashion sketch of two business casual outfits in a light grey by French haute couture designer Jean Patou, 1979.

Category

1970s Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Gouache, Ink, Paper

Vintage Gouache Fashion Sketch - Pink House Dress
Vintage Gouache Fashion Sketch - Pink House Dress

Vintage Gouache Fashion Sketch - Pink House Dress

Located in Houston, TX

Elegant mid-century gouache fashion sketch of a slim fitting house dress in bright pink by Argentinian designer Lydia, circa 1940. Signed lower right. Original artwork on paper d...

Category

1950s Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Vintage Gouache Fashion Sketch -  Blue and White Dress
Vintage Gouache Fashion Sketch -  Blue and White Dress

Vintage Gouache Fashion Sketch - Blue and White Dress

Located in Houston, TX

Outstanding mid-century gouache fashion sketch of a elegant blue dress with white boatneck detailing by Argentinian designer Lydia, circa 1940. Original artwork on paper displayed ...

Category

1940s Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Vintage Haute Couture Fashion Sketch - Brown Trench Coat
Vintage Haute Couture Fashion Sketch - Brown Trench Coat

Vintage Haute Couture Fashion Sketch - Brown Trench Coat

By Jean Patou

Located in Houston, TX

Elegant one-of-a-kind gouache and ink fashion sketch of a stylish brown trench coat edged in black by French haute couture designer Jean Patou, 1979. Original artwork on paper di...

Category

1970s Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Gouache, Ink, Paper

Vintage Balmain French Fashion Sketch - Lime Green Summer Dress
Vintage Balmain French Fashion Sketch - Lime Green Summer Dress

Vintage Balmain French Fashion Sketch - Lime Green Summer Dress

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage gouache and pencil French fashion sketch of a casual summer dress in a bold lime green hue by the famed Balmain Fashion House of Paris, circa 1960.

Category

1960s Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Gouache, Pencil

Alexander Julian - Vintage Fashion Illustration Color Marker & Ink Sketch
Alexander Julian - Vintage Fashion Illustration Color Marker & Ink Sketch

Alexander Julian - Vintage Fashion Illustration Color Marker & Ink Sketch

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

An elegant vintage fashion illustration by acclaimed American designer Alexander Julian.

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20th Century Unknown Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Paper

Mary Jane Marcasiano - Vintage Fashion Illustration Color Marker & Ink Sketch
Mary Jane Marcasiano - Vintage Fashion Illustration Color Marker & Ink Sketch

Mary Jane Marcasiano - Vintage Fashion Illustration Color Marker & Ink Sketch

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A charming and elegant vintage fashion illustration by designer Mary Jane Marcasiano, rendered in color marker and ink on paper. Hand signed lower right. The composition features a g...

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20th Century American Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Paper

French Inspired Vintage Fashion Illustration Color Marker & Ink Sketch on Paper
French Inspired Vintage Fashion Illustration Color Marker & Ink Sketch on Paper

French Inspired Vintage Fashion Illustration Color Marker & Ink Sketch on Paper

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A striking vintage fashion illustration featuring a chic, French-inspired menswear look, executed in color marker and ink on paper. Hand signed lower right. The stylish figure is dre...

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20th Century Unknown Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Paper

Andrea Jovine - Vintage Fashion Illustration Color Marker & Ink Sketch on Paper
Andrea Jovine - Vintage Fashion Illustration Color Marker & Ink Sketch on Paper

Andrea Jovine - Vintage Fashion Illustration Color Marker & Ink Sketch on Paper

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A vintage fashion illustration by designer Andrea Jovine, rendered in color marker and ink on paper. Hand signed lower right. The playful composition features a stylized female chef ...

Category

20th Century Unknown Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Paper

Vintage French Fashion Design - House of Balmain
Vintage French Fashion Design - House of Balmain

Vintage French Fashion Design - House of Balmain

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Houston, TX

Original vintage haute couture ink fashion sketch of an elegant dress in black and white by renowned French fashion designer Pierre Balmain, circa 1960.

Category

1960s Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Ink, Paper

Fashion Sketch - Paris Street Fashion
Fashion Sketch - Paris Street Fashion

Fashion Sketch - Paris Street Fashion

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage gouache fashion sketch of a casual and layered cold weather outfit, circa 1970.

Category

1970s Vintage Fashion Sketches

Materials

Paper, Gouache

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Vintage Fashion Sketches For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage fashion sketches available for sale. Finding the perfect Contemporary examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage fashion sketches available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes beige, white, gray, black and more. Pierre Balmain, Christian Dior, Jean Patou and Serge Matta took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paper, paint and watercolor.

How Much are Vintage Fashion Sketches?

Vintage fashion sketches can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $325, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $850.