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Albert Nipon Clothing

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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Designer: Albert Nipon
Vintage Albert Nipon 1990s Black Polka Dot Origami Strapless Silk Dress Size 6
Vintage Albert Nipon 1990s Black Polka Dot Origami Strapless Silk Dress Size 6

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...

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1990s Albert Nipon Clothing

1980s Albert Nipon Size 10 Blue Silk Abstract Stiped Vintage 80s Belted Dress
1980s Albert Nipon Size 10 Blue Silk Abstract Stiped Vintage 80s Belted Dress

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 ...

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1980s Hong Kong Albert Nipon Clothing

Albert Nipon Plum with Grey Mini Circles Pleated Skirt Shirtwaist Dress 1970s
Albert Nipon Plum with Grey Mini Circles Pleated Skirt Shirtwaist Dress 1970s

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 ...

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1970s American Albert Nipon Clothing

Amazing Graphic Silk Crepe Dress, Albert Nipon
Amazing Graphic Silk Crepe Dress, Albert Nipon

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 ...

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1990s American Albert Nipon Clothing

Nipon Boutique Pin Tucked Floral Dress
Nipon Boutique Pin Tucked Floral Dress

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'...

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1980s American Albert Nipon Clothing

Albert Nipon Wonderfully Elegant Ivory Borders "French Lace" Silk Scarf
Albert Nipon Wonderfully Elegant Ivory Borders "French Lace" Silk Scarf

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.

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1980s Italian Albert Nipon Clothing

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Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

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Crêpe color block dress . Acetate lining. Shoulder pad. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Split on the middle back, lenght = 18cm SIZE 4 (...

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By Christian Lacroix

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful black silk cocktail dress from Christian Lacroix with elaborate beading and sequins in magenta, rose, silver and red. The pointed bodice has beaded spaghetti straps and i...

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1980s French Albert Nipon Clothing

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Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful dress from Alexander McQueen in back and beige stretch bandage fabric. It is sleeveless with a V neck flattering with the strategically placed lines of beige cinching th...

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2010s Italian Albert Nipon Clothing

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Oscar De La Renta Floral Tapestry Puff-Sleeve Silk Blend Dress

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By Oscar De La Renta

Located in London, GB

Oscar De La Renta Floral Tapestry Puff-Sleeve Silk Blend Dress Black midi dress crafted from silk blend and designed with vibrant, multicoloured floral pattern. Featuring A-line si...

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21st Century and Contemporary Albert Nipon Clothing

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Robert Rodriguez Silk Dress with Large Flower

Robert Rodriguez Silk Dress with Large Flower

By Robert Rodriguez

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous mint green silk dress by Robert Rodriguez. It has spaghetti straps and lots of diagonal seaming leading to a large petal flower compri...

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Early 2000s American Albert Nipon Clothing

ISSEY MIYAKE 1997 Guest Artist Series No. 2 Nobuyoshi Araki Purple Dress
ISSEY MIYAKE 1997 Guest Artist Series No. 2 Nobuyoshi Araki Purple Dress

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By Issey Miyake Guest Artist

Located in 上海市, Xuhui district

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Yves Saint Laurent Vintage 80s Silk Daisy Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage 80s Silk Daisy Dress

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Genova, IT

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1980s Albert Nipon Clothing

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded RUNWAY dress
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded RUNWAY dress

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded RUNWAY dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

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1980s Italian Albert Nipon Clothing

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By Emilio Pucci

Located in Thiensville, WI

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By Vicky Tiel

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous stretch silk net dress from Vicky Tiel Couture in a beautiful shade of green. It has a boned strapless corset style bodice wrapped flatteringly with ruching crisscrossing ...

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1990s French Albert Nipon Clothing

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Alaïa Ribbed Knit Mini Dress, Fall-Winter 1990-1991

Alaïa Ribbed Knit Mini Dress, Fall-Winter 1990-1991

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Geneva, CH

This recognizable 90's Alaïa slim-fit viscose ribbed knit celadon mini dress is designed to flatteringly follow the line of the silhouette. The runway dress presented at the 1990-1991 Alaïa's Fall-Winter fashion show (look 74, see picture 8) was almost identical except for a few details such as that it was not ribbed. This unlined piece nips in at the waist and features a contrasting "mini-ribbed" scoop collar, wrists and hemline (see pictures 3, 9 & 11). Labeled a size M, the stretchy fabric will easily accommodate a small L size as well. Made in Italy. Worn in a different colorway by Nicole Richie during her book signing “The Truth about Diamonds” at Virgin Megastore in New York (see pictures 4, 5 & 6), the same dress was seen on Margot Robbie in the infamous “nursery scene” in The Wolf of Wall Street film (see pictures 12 & 13). Definitely a chic and versatile vintage must-have from Azzedine Alaïa ! Fabric contents : 93% Rayon, 5% Nylon & 2% Spandex (Elasthan). Fits approx. : US 2-8 (small US 8) / FR 36-40 (small FR 40) Measurements (taken flat and un-stretched) : Width (shoulder to shoulder) approx. 34 cm (13.4 inches) Width (from armpit to armpit) approx. 34 cm (13.4 inches) Waist approx. 23.5 cm (9.3 inches) Length (shoulder to hem) approx. 86.5 cm (34.1 inches) Sleeve length approx. 56.5 cm (22.2 inches) Total length approx. 91.5 cm (36 inches) This item has been professionally cleaned, pressed & carefully inspected by a couture-trained seamstress before being sold. Credit photos : Picture n° 8 -> unknown model via Vogue Runway / Condé Nast Archive at the Alaïa Fall-Winter 1990-1991 fashion...

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1990s Italian Albert Nipon Clothing

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ALBERT NIPON c.1970’s Burnt Orange Gold Metallic Caftan Dress + Belt Sash
ALBERT NIPON c.1970’s Burnt Orange Gold Metallic Caftan Dress + Belt Sash

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...

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1970s American Albert Nipon Clothing

Albert Nipon Gucci Style Plaid Silk Dress
Albert Nipon Gucci Style Plaid Silk Dress

Albert Nipon Gucci Style Plaid Silk Dress

By Albert Nipon

Located in New York, NY

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1980s Albert Nipon Clothing

1970’s Albert Nipon Ivory Dupioni Silk Dress With Lace Details
1970’s Albert Nipon Ivory Dupioni Silk Dress With Lace Details

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...

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1970s American Albert Nipon Clothing

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1970's Albert Nipon Pintucked Gingham Plaid Dress Set

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By Albert Nipon

Located in Atlanta, GA

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1970s American Albert Nipon Clothing

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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...

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1980s French Albert Nipon Clothing

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Albert Nipon Steel-Gray & Black Stripe Domain-Sleeve Silk Pleated Ensemble

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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...

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1970s Hong Kong Albert Nipon Clothing

Albert Nipon Cotton Floral Multi-Colored Tiered Summer Dress
Albert Nipon Cotton Floral Multi-Colored Tiered Summer Dress

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...

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Late 20th Century American Albert Nipon Clothing

Glam C.1980 Albert Nipon Pink Charmeuse Dress With Black Velvet Details
Glam C.1980 Albert Nipon Pink Charmeuse Dress With Black Velvet Details

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...

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1980s Hong Kong Albert Nipon Clothing

1970s Albert Nipon for I. Magnin Vintage Pleated Burgundy Dress
1970s Albert Nipon for I. Magnin Vintage Pleated Burgundy Dress

1970s Albert Nipon for I. Magnin Vintage Pleated Burgundy Dress

By Albert Nipon

Located in Sparks, NV

Deep burgundy dress by Albert Nipon for I. Magnin. Pin tuck pleats, full balloon sleeves and wrap around sash. Details: Unlined Front Slit Pockets Button Front Closure Mark...

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1970s American Albert Nipon Clothing

Albert Nipon clothing for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Albert Nipon clothing available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of purple, red, blue and other tones. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Lilli Diamond, Nicole Miller, and Mollie Parnis appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Albert Nipon clothing from top boutiques around the world. Albert Nipon clothing prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $155 and tops out at $1,250, while the average work can sell for $395.