The chic fashion label Albert Nipon began in 1954 as a maternity-wear company founded by married couple Albert and Pearl Nipon in their native city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pearl, who’d been cutting and sewing fabric since she was a child, had previously run a dress shop with her sister before marrying Albert in 1953. When she was pregnant, Pearl found that the available clothes for expectant mothers “looked just terrible,” as she told WWD in 1974, so she decided to design her own line. Called Ma Mère, their company grew into a successful enterprise, eventually home to more than 100 stores nationwide. In the early 1970s, the couple decided to sell the maternity business to focus on a high-end women’s fashion label they named Albert Nipon. Pearl maintained the role of couturier, and her natural elegance and flair for fashion design helped make Albert Nipon an enduring success.
At the time of Albert Nipon’s founding, pantsuits and separates were in fashion. Despite this, the Nipons chose to focus on dresses. Pearl and Albert knew that their dresses — with their woven and natural fibers, intricate details and chic European sensibility — were unlike others on the market. The label would become known for its use of pussycat bows, elegant collars, cuffs, tucks and pleats. Their risk paid off, and at its peak Albert Nipon was generating $60 million in annual dress sales.
Celebrities such as Mary Tyler Moore, Barbara Walters and Rosalynn Carter wore Albert Nipon’s designs, and major retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Lord & Taylor carried the house’s dresses. Pearl Nipon’s instinctive sense of what women wanted their clothes to look like — stylish, feminine, comfortable and with unusual detailing — made Albert Nipon one of the most popular labels of its time.
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1980s Albert Nipon Size 10 Blue Silk Abstract Stiped Vintage 80s Belted Dress
By Albert Nipon
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1980s ALBERT NIPON blue abstract striped print silk belted dress ! Features a pleated bodice with black brush like stripes throughout. Bishop style sleeves with buttons ...
$525Sale Price|22% Off
Vintage Albert Nipon 1990s Black Polka Dot Origami Strapless Silk Dress Size 6
By Albert Nipon
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage ALBERT NIPON 90s black strapless silk dress! Features black polka dots throughout, origami pleated side waist detail, and a pleated hem. Such a a flattering little black...
1980S ALBERT NIPON Black Beaded Rayon & Silk Lace Sequined Strapless Cocktail D
By Albert Nipon
Located in New York, NY
1980S ALBERT NIPON Black Beaded Rayon & Silk Lace Sequined Strapless Cocktail Dress With Taffeta Waist Bow
Nipon Boutique Pin Tucked Floral Dress
By Albert Nipon
Located in New York, NY
Charming Nipon Boutique Pin Tucked Floral Dress with self belt. Pin tucked on bodice and puff sleeves with ruffled hem. Back zip entry with wide scoop neckline. Size 8 Vintage. 1980'...
Amazing Graphic Silk Crepe Dress, Albert Nipon
By Albert Nipon
Located in New York, NY
Super Graphic SIlk Crepe Dress with an amazing vibrant print by Albert Nipon NY. Easy to wear with elastic waist and tucked bodice which release into ...
Albert Nipon Cotton Multi-Color Floral Scarf
By Albert Nipon
Located in New York, NY
Albert Nipon cotton scarf has vibrant multiple colors of reds, greens, lavender, coral, white and outlined with black. Bold floral print makes this a perfect scarf for your summer we...
Albert Nipon Plum with Grey Mini Circles Pleated Skirt Shirtwaist Dress 1970s
By Albert Nipon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Albert Nipon plum with grey mini dotted circles, pleated Shirtwaist Dress from the 1970s. Button front dress with a Peter Pan collar that has attached narrow ties at the neck. Yoke ...
Albert Nipon floral print challis scarf
By Albert Nipon
Located in New York, NY
Albert Nipon floral print wool challis scarf measures 43" x 43" finished with fringed edges.
Albert Nipon Wonderfully Elegant Ivory Borders "French Lace" Silk Scarf
By Albert Nipon
Located in New York, NY
Albert Nipon wonderfully elegant ivory with "French Lace" silk scarf with rolled edges, measures 32 inches by 31 inches. Made in Italy.
Albert Nipon Vivid Multi-Floral rectangle silk scarf
By Albert Nipon
Located in New York, NY
Albert Nipon wonderful vivid multi-floral rectangle silk scarf measures 10" x 53", finished with rolled edges. Made in Japan.
Albert Nipon "Stars and Stripes" Silk Scarf
By Albert Nipon
Located in New York, NY
Albert Nipon wonderfully detailed "Stars and Stripes" silk scarf offers shades of black, ivory and warm brown measures 58 inches by 15 1/2 inches, and finished with hand-rolle...
Vintage Albert Nipon 1990s Black Silk Floral Print Dress US Size 10
By Albert Nipon
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned vintage Albert Nipon for Nipon Boutique silk dress, likely dating to the 1990s. Rendered in black silk with a vivid floral print thr...
$528Sale Price|29% Off
Alaïa 1980s Drop Waist Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Piece Description: Vintage Alaïa white drop-waist dress from the 1980s. This mid-length piece features a deep neckline and a relaxed, drop-waist silhouette that reflects Alaïa’s sign...
Roberto Cavalli Silk Halter-Neck Evening Dress With Train, S/S 2005/2004
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in North Wales, PA
Abundantia Curation newest addition: A breathtaking Roberto Cavalli evening gown from the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, showcasing the designer’s mastery of romantic glamour and sen...
HERMES silk PANI LA SHAR PAWNEE Twilly Scarf Scarf Rose Canard Blanc
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Pani La Shar Pawnee Twilly scarf in rose, canard, white and petrol silk (100%). Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Comes with box. Measurements Widt...
Vintage Moroccan Kaftan Maxi Dress in Turquoise with Silver Embroidery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan in turquoise blue and silver metallic embroidered trim and front. This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand. It’s crafted in...
F/W 2000 Emanuel Ungaro Runway Ad Blue Watercolor Silk Chiffon Dress Y2K
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a blue watercolor silk Emanuel Ungaro chiffon dress, designed by the late designer before the ready-to-wear line was taken over by Giambattista Valli. From the Fall/Winter 2000 collection, this gorgeous halterneck dress debuted in red as look number 55 and appeared in the season's ad campaign on Kristen Owen, captured by Mario Sorrenti...
S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Lava Print Pink Silk Square Scarf
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare pink lava print Gucci scarf designed by Tom Ford. The lava design debuted on the men's Spring/Summer 2001 runway and was used heavily in womenswear. This print was quite popular, and Kim Cattrall...
PRADA, Silk Peacock Appliqué, Limited Ed. Runway Collection Dress, S/S 2005
By Prada
Located in Kingston, NY
100% Silk Taffeta Authentic Prada Spring 2005 Runway Collection y2k Peacock Applique Dress. Silk printed fabric with appliqué peacock. Tie back wit...
Herve Leger Purple Bandage Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in Paris, FR
1990s Herve Leger purple knitted bandage dress featuring a short length, pleats on the body, front bands yokes details, a center back zip on a brown ba...
$500Sale Price|37% Off
L 46.5 in
Amethyst Abstract Floral V Neck Dress with Matching Full Sleeve Cropped Jacket
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dreamy, magical floral for amethyst lovers! Whimsically abstract on a textured rose gold ground - a unique combination . A V neck high waisted slim dress with matching full sleeve cr...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Multi-Colored Silk Midi Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in PARIS, FR
This breathtaking maxi dress is crafted from luxurious silk and showcases Roberto Cavalli's mastery of dynamic prints. Its captivating kaleidoscopic design in earthy tones of brown,...
Moschino Mohair Sequin Dress, c. Early 2000s
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Marlborough, GB
Moschino vintage mohair sequin dress, early 2000s Mint green embellished with sequins all over which are beautiful in the light 59% mohair 29% polyamide 18% acrylic Very good condit...
Chanel Faux Pearl Embellished Lace Dress 38 New
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Merced, CA
Rare to find Chanel lace dress adorned with faux pearl. It is in new condition.
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Size: 4 (Best Fits Size 4-6)
Albert Nipon Navy Blue Silk Organza Evening Dress With Gold Bows, 1980's
By Albert Nipon
Located in Atlanta, GA
1980's Albert Nipon navy blue silk organza evening dress with bands of gold accented by bows. The ultra feminine design zips and hooks at the bac...
ALBERT NIPON c.1970’s Burnt Orange Gold Metallic Caftan Dress + Belt Sash
By Albert Nipon
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALBERT NIPON c.1970’s Burnt Orange Gold Metallic Caftan Dress + Belt Sash Circa: 1970’s Label(s): Albert Nipon / ILGWU Int. Ladies Garment Workers Union Style: Caftan dress Color...
Albert Nipon Midnight Blue "Floral Arrangement" Silk Scarf
By Albert Nipon
Located in New York, NY
Albert Nipon wonderfully elegant midnight blue "Floral arrangement" center silk scarf is accented with hand-rolled edges and measures 33 inches by 34 inches. Made in Italy.
Albert Nipon 1980s Gucci Style Bow Neck Button Down Dress
By Albert Nipon
Located in New York, NY
Albert Nipon 1980s Gucci Style Bow Neck Button Down Dress
Albert Nipon Gucci Style Plaid Silk Dress
By Albert Nipon
Located in New York, NY
Albert Nipon Gucci Style Plaid Silk Dress
1970’s Albert Nipon Ivory Dupioni Silk Dress With Lace Details
By Albert Nipon
Located in Atlanta, GA
This ladylike ivory dupioni silk dress by Albert & Pearl Nipon is loaded with lovely details typical of the Albert Nipon label. The smock style collarless dress zips at the back and features side pockets, pintucking and lace inserts at the bodice with additional lace on the full sleeves. A coordinating tie belt serves to define the waist though the dress takes on more of a bohemian vibe when worn sans belt as shown in photograph 9. Perfect as a warm weather frock with casual flats or dressed up with a feminine heel ... this design would also be pretty as a casual wedding dress...
1970's Albert Nipon Pintucked Gingham Plaid Dress Set
By Albert Nipon
Located in Atlanta, GA
This girlish red, natural white and blue gingham plaid two piece dress set by Albert & Pearl Nipon is loaded with lovely details typical of the Albert Nipon label. The top has a...
1980s Strapless Albert Nipon Demi-Couture Silk Dress with Bows
By Albert Nipon
Located in New York, NY
Bands of luscious duchess silk in rich jewel tones adorned with large satin bows is the principle design element to this fun little dress by French designer Albert Nipon. Fully lined...
Albert Nipon Steel-Gray & Black Stripe Domain-Sleeve Silk Pleated Ensemble
By Albert Nipon
Located in New York, NY
Albert Nipon's wonderfully elegant two-piece steel-gray & black silk domain-sleeve pleated ensemble is detailed with detailed top-stitching on the collar. The center-front as we...
Albert Nipon Cotton Floral Multi-Colored Tiered Summer Dress
By Albert Nipon
Located in Studio City, CA
Albert Nipon cotton multi-colored floral summer dress with tiered skirt, spaghetti straps, square neckline, elastic waist and side zipper closure. In excellent condition - please see...
Albert Nipon for I Magnin Vintage Black and Pink Sequin Ostrich Feather Dress
By Albert Nipon, I Magnin and Co
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1970s / 70s ALBERT NIPON for I. MAGNIN black cotton velvet dress! Features an embroidered, encrusted with hundreds of hot pink fuch...
Glam C.1980 Albert Nipon Pink Charmeuse Dress With Black Velvet Details
By Albert Nipon
Located in Atlanta, GA
What a beauty! Lovely example of Albert & Pearl Nipon's ability to create an elegant and yet comfortable dress with details galore. The ballerina pink charmeuse fabric contrasts ni...