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Archive Comme Des Garcons deconstructed arts/crafts dress in cotton
By Comme des Garçons
Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU
This vintage Comme des Garçons unique dress is a chance to own a piece of fashion history. Classic
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1990s Japanese Aesthetic Day Dresses

TOGA ARCHIVES Pulla black v neck layered satin slitted long dress
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TOGA ARCHIVES Pulla black v neck layered satin slitted long dress Reference: JACG/A00295 Brand
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2010s Cocktail Dresses

TOGA ARCHIVES black bead embellished bow detail drape dress JP1 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TOGA ARCHIVES black bead embellished bow detail drape dress JP1 S Reference: WECN/A00046 Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Casual Dresses

TOGA ARCHIVES PULLA black cotton oriental motif colourful fringe dress IT40 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TOGA ARCHIVES PULLA black cotton oriental motif colourful fringe dress IT40 S Reference: DYTG
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Casual Dresses

Archive Isabel Marant navy wool/silk asymmetrical dress
Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU
An early 2000's archive Isabel Morant wool and silk cocktail dress with unique asymmetrical cut in
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Versace Couture Long Fitted Dress Bold Floral Print 1995 Documented Archive M
By Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This floral print dress appears in catalog 28 GIANNI VERSACE Collezione Donna Primavera Estate 1995
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1990s Italian Maxi Dresses

TOGA ARCHIVES mustard yellow knit polo draped skirt boxy casual dress JP1 M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TOGA ARCHIVES mustard yellow knit polo draped skirt boxy casual dress JP1 M Reference: CAWG/A00202
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Casual Dresses

TOGA ARCHIVES metallic lurex pleats layehem ribbed long sleeves dress FR36 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TOGA ARCHIVES metallic silver lurex pleats layered hem ribbed long sleeves dress FR36 S Reference
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Dresses

S/S2004 Gucci by Tom Ford bondage corseted dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford bondage corseted dress This Gucci dress from the Spring/Summer 2004
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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dress

Gucci ss 1996 Tom ford black lace mini dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Eivissa, ES
Gucci by Tom Ford Spring/Summer 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress A rare and collectible piece from Tom
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1990s Mini Dress

TOGA ARCHIVES PULLA crushed velvet twill layered tie back zip midi dress FR36 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TOGA ARCHIVES PULLA black crushed velvet twill layered tie back zip midi dress FR36 S Reference
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Dresses

Red Orange Chevron Day Dress
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
signature Roberta print and gold tone "R" buttons. Roberta di Camerino archive sample dress. Circa 1970's.
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1970s Italian Day Dresses

Blue Grey Geo Day Dress
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features signature Roberta print and gold tone "R" buttons. Roberta di Camerino archive sample dress. Circa
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1970s Italian Day Dresses

RDC Trompe Tan, Red, Burgundy Stripe Drop Waist Maxi Dress
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
signature Roberta print. Roberta Di Camerino archive sample dress.
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1970s Italian Maxi Dress

S/S2003 Roberto Cavalli Chinoiserie print corseted dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
S/S2003 Roberto Cavalli Chinoiserie print corseted dress This Roberto Cavalli dress from the
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Red Green Navy Chevron Day Dress
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features signature Roberta print and gold tone "R" buttons. Roberta di Camerino archive sample dress. Circa
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1970s Italian Day Dresses

Roberta di Camerino Grey, Black Burgundy Geo Day Dress
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
signature Roberta print and gold tone buttons. Roberta di Camerino archive sample dress.
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1970s Italian Day Dresses

Green Leaf Print Dress
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
archive sample dress. Circa 1970's.
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1970s Italian Maxi Dresses

Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930 s - 1970 s
By Juel Park
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Apricot bias cut satin gown with bow applique at center bust. Lace trim detail at neckline and hem.
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1930s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930 s - 1970 s
By Juel Park
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald green satin gown with soft gathering detail at bust.
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1930s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930 s - 1970 s
By Juel Park
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ivory double layer silk chiffon gown with adorable gather detail at bust and cap sleeves.
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1930s American Evening Gowns

Margiela black rib knit wool tube zipper dress, fw 1998
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
Martin Margiela; black wool rib knit tube dress with double ended zipper and oversized collar
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Cream Purple Grecian Maxi Dress
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Roberta di Camerino archive sample dress. Circa 1970's.
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1970s Italian Maxi Dresses

Red Yellow Black Maxi Dress
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Dress features signature Roberta print and gold tone "R" buttons. Roberta di Camerino archive sample
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1970s Italian Maxi Dresses

Roberta di Camerino Trompe Suit Red, Blue, Black, White Max Dress
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features signature Roberta print and gold buttons. Roberta di Camerino archive sample dress.
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1970s Italian Day Dresses

Roberta di Camerino Trompe Blue, Black, Red White Chevron Day Dress
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features signature Roberta print and gold tone "R" buttons. Roberta di Camerino archive sample dress. Circa
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1970s Italian Day Dresses

GUCCI Size M Purple Keyhole Cutout Long Sleeve Cocktail Sheath Dress
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Archive GUCCI cocktail dress comes in a purple viscose blend satin jersey knit with wide neckline
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Late 20th Century Italian Day Dresses

DURO OLOWU Size 4 Black White Floral Chiffon Silk Trim Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Archive 2000 DURO OLOWU summer dress comes in sheer black and white viscose floral chiffon with
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21st Century and Contemporary English Day Dresses

Vintage CHANEL Dress - Medium - SS 1999 Grey Knit Drop Drape Skirt Shift Dress
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
This archive CHANEL sleeveless shift dress from the Spring Summer 1999 collection comes in a light
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1990s Shift Dresses

ALAIA Size 4 Green Gray Wool Blend Mesh Pleated Skirt Long Sleeve Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Archive ALAIA dress comes in in forest green and dark gray wool blend knit with a round crewneck
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

GUCCI - Spring 2005 Runway -Size 4 Tan Jeweled Bust Cutout Draped Cocktail Dress
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
This fabulous archive GUCCI Spring 2005 cocktail dress comes in tan stretch silk taffeta with an
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Late 20th Century Italian Day Dresses

Azzedine Alaïa F/W 1986-87 Navy knitted virgin wool bodycon cocktail dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, IT
- Azzedine Alaïa knitted virgin wool dress - Sold by Skof.Archive - Fall-Winter 1986-87 - Half zip
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1980s French Day Dresses

Brown Teal Blue Color Block Maxi Dress
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features signature Roberta print and gold tone "R" buttons. Roberta di Camerino archive sample dress. Circa
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1970s Italian Maxi Dresses

Roberta di Camerino Orange Rust Chevron Maxi Dress
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features signature Roberta print and gold tone buttons. Roberta di Camerino archive sample dress. Circa
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1970s Italian Maxi Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford S/S 2001 White cotton blend lace-up maxi dress
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Milano, IT
Skof.Archive - Spring-Summer 2001 - White cotton puff sleeve maxi dress - Deep V-neck in front and back
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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Roberta di Camerino Brown Tan Purple Window Panel Maxi Dress
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features signature Roberta print and gold tone buttons. Roberta di Camerino archive sample dress.
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1970s Italian Maxi Dresses

Roberta di Camerino Trompe Red, Black White Check Maxi Dress
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
signature Roberta print and gold tone buttons. Roberta di Camerino archive sample dress. Circa 1970's.
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1970s Italian Maxi Dresses

Chanel Pre-Fall 2013 Navy and multicolor cashmere argyle dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Milano, IT
- Pre-Fall 2013 - Sold by Skof.Archive - Designed by Karl Lagerfeld - Blue, beige and bordeaux
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2010s English Informal Dresses

Roberto Cavalli animal print dress, Resort 2014
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Milano, IT
- Runway Look 3 - Sold by Skof.Archive - Animal print lycra dress - Above knee-length - Crew-neck
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia Magenta Acetate Knit Cocktail Dress, ss 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Azzedine Alaia Cocktail Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1986 ▪ Constructed from magenta acetate
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Max Mara black lycra open back buckle dress, early 2000s
Located in Milano, IT
- Above knee-length - Sold by Skof.Archive - Open back cocktail dress - Early 2000s - Front slit
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino Early 2000s Floral pattern silk chiffon halter evening dress
By Valentino
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Valentino Garavani - Sold by Skof.Archive - Green, yellow, purple and red print silk
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Helmut Lang Black Sequin Evening Dress With Armband, fw 1999
By Helmut Lang
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Helmut Lang Evening Dress ▪ Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Crafted from black
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Jeans Couture floral print open back silk dress, early 2000s
By Gianni Versace, Versace Jeans Couture
Located in Milano, IT
floral print silk dress - Sold by Skof.Archive - Designed by Gianni Versace - Early 2000s - Open back
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Gianni Versace black leather evening dress with chainmail sleeves, fw 1998
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Presenting an archival Gianni Versace evening dress from the fall-winter 1998 collection. This
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace Couture F/W 1992 Black Bondage evening dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, IT
- ‘Miss S&M’ collection - Sold by Skof.Archive - Designed by Gianni Versace - Bondage style
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace Couture F/W 1992 Black Bondage evening dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, IT
- ‘Miss S&M’ collection - Sold by Skof.Archive - Designed by Gianni Versace - Bondage style
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vivienne Westwood Glitter Printed Sheer Cotton Mesh Evening Dress, fw 1992
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Evening Dress ▪ Fall-Winter 1992 ▪ Crafted from a sheer stretch cotton
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1990s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Cranberry Red Bias Cut Silk Evening Dress, fw 2008
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 2008 ▪
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Mixed media sports dress, A / W 2002
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
- Archive item Autumn-Winter 2002
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Atelier Versace Metallic Pink Couture Evening Dress and Bag, ss 1996
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Atelier Versace Evening Dress ▪ Creative Director: Gianni Versace ▪ Haute Couture
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci S/S 2005 vanilla silk plunging halter cutout cocktail dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Tom Ford - Sold by Skof.Archive - Plunging neckline - Cutout open back - Concealed
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Dolce Gabbana Hot Pink Silk Chiffon Halter Neck Evening Dress, fw 2000
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Dolce & Gabbana Evening Dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Crafted from bias-cut hot pink
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano floral burnt orange bias-cut silk evening dress, ss 1999
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano archive evening dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1999 ▪ Tea-stained bias-cut silk with allover
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia ivory and cream striped jersey knit maxi dress, ss 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Azzedine Alaia maxi dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1992 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Constructed from a form
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Montage Print Silk Jersey Dress, ss 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2003 ▪
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Silk Jacquard Cocktail Dress, fw 2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Cocktail Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 2000 ▪
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Archive Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of archive dresses for sale on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Contemporary, Modern and Minimalist styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the archive dresses that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of black, gray, beige and orange. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Stefanie Schneider, Horst P. Horst, Miguel Vallinas, Andre Kohn and Debra Pearlman are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in archival pigment print, pigment print and paper, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Archive Dresses?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — archive dresses in our inventory begin at $280 and can go as high as $25,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,425.

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