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David Hayes

American, 1931-2013

David Hayes was born in Hartford, Connecticut, and received an A.B. degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1953 and a MFA degree from Indiana University in 1955, where he studied with David Smith. He has received a postdoctoral Fulbright award and a Guggenheim Fellowship. He is a recipient of the Logan Prize for Sculpture and an award from the National Institute of Arts and Letters. He has had over 300 exhibitions and is included in over 100 institutional collections, including that of the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum in New York. In 2007 was conferred an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree by Albertus Magnus College. He worked in Coventry, Connecticut, and died April 9, 2013 of leukemia at the age of 82, four days after his final opening.

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Designer: David Hayes
Vintage David Hayes LBD Silk Jacquard Tiered Ruffle Cocktail Dress, NWT
Vintage David Hayes LBD Silk Jacquard Tiered Ruffle Cocktail Dress, NWT

Vintage David Hayes LBD Silk Jacquard Tiered Ruffle Cocktail Dress, NWT

By David Hayes

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Hard to find a vintage dress that is over 30 years old, looks as Modern now as it did when it was designed, and was in the closet of a Palm Springs Fashionista never worn, new with t...

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1990s American David Hayes

1980s David Hayes Cream Wool Skirt and Long Pearl and Rhinestone Trimmed Jacke
1980s David Hayes Cream Wool Skirt and Long Pearl and Rhinestone Trimmed Jacke

1980s David Hayes Cream Wool Skirt and Long Pearl and Rhinestone Trimmed Jacke

By David Hayes

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1980s David Hayes cream wool straight mid-length pencil skirt and long-line faux-pearl and rhinestone trimmed, collarless jacket with patch pockets in matching trim.

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1980s American David Hayes

David Hayes Gold Lame Crew Neck Zippered Back Top
David Hayes Gold Lame Crew Neck Zippered Back Top

David Hayes Gold Lame Crew Neck Zippered Back Top

By David Hayes

Located in New York, NY

David Hayes wonderfully elegant and timeless gold lame top is detailed with gold lame piping along the crew-neck edges, as well as the hand-done hem along the hemline. The cente...

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1980s American David Hayes

DAVID HAYES Two Piece Ruffled Gown and Pink Silk Jacket Size 4 6
DAVID HAYES Two Piece Ruffled Gown and Pink Silk Jacket Size 4 6

DAVID HAYES Two Piece Ruffled Gown and Pink Silk Jacket Size 4 6

By David Hayes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This David Hayes set features a pink silk jacket and a tiered printed chiffon gown. The gown features a zipper closure. The jacket features center front buttons. In excellent vintag...

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20th Century American David Hayes

Vintage David Hayes Custom Made  Black & White Beaded Suit Size 8
Vintage David Hayes Custom Made  Black & White Beaded Suit Size 8

Vintage David Hayes Custom Made Black & White Beaded Suit Size 8

By David Hayes

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Such a beautiful suit by Los Angeles designer who designed for Fist Ladies (Regan and Ford) and many Hollywood celebrities and Beverly Hills Ladies who lunch. This suit is one of a kind, custom made. The cardigan style jacket is beaded with sparse sequin for a little bling. Hand done keyhole buttonholes in black. Same black trim on jacket pocket edges. Very heavy jewelry...

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1980s American David Hayes

David Hayes Brown/White Ensemble
David Hayes Brown/White Ensemble

David Hayes Brown/White Ensemble

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David Hayes Brown/White Ensemble

By David Hayes

Located in Alford, MA

Coat and dress ensemble by David Hayes, a Los Angeles designer known for his timeless ensembles and dresses and who counted among his famous clients Nancy Reagan. The coat is fashion...

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1990s American David Hayes

David Hayes Turquoise Pleated Pant & Top Set
David Hayes Turquoise Pleated Pant & Top Set

David Hayes Turquoise Pleated Pant & Top Set

By David Hayes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elevate your summer wardrobe with the David Hayes Turquoise Pleated Pant & Top Set, designed for versatile style and effortless comfort. This set offers two complete outfits in one, ...

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1980s David Hayes

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This timeless vintage little black party dress was made by David Hayes in the late 1980s/early 1990s. David Hayes was a Los Angeles designer very active during the 80s and 90s who fa...

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By David Hayes

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Vintage houndstooth crop jacket with gold buttons on the sleeve Size – US 4/ S – M Length – 45 cm / 17,7” Shoulders – 44 cm / 17,3” Sleeve – 62 cm / 24,4” without fold, 58 cm / 2...

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David Hayes Black & White Silk Floral Pussy Bow Blouse Size 4

David Hayes Black & White Silk Floral Pussy Bow Blouse Size 4

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Located in Palm Desert, CA

A beautiful classic, never out of style pussy bow blouse by designer David Hayes. The silk print is a lovely floral black and white with bright blue accents. Scarf is attached to the...

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David Hayes Bright Floral Silk Print Blouse with Scarf Size 4

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Located in Palm Desert, CA

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Located in Palm Desert, CA

This jacket is so chic and reminds us of a Couture Geoffrey Beene piece we used to own. Designed by David Hayes for Saks fifth Avenue. This was owned by a celebrity collector and nev...

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Find an extraordinary range of authentic David Hayes fashion 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 pink, red and other tones. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Carolyne Roehm, Black Tie by Oleg Cassini, and Isaac Mizrahi appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer David Hayes fashion from top boutiques around the world. David Hayes fashion prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $195 and tops out at $1,495, while the average work can sell for $595.