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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

Versace Fall 2022 Medusa Corset Enver Satin Midi Dress In Green IT 40
By Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Versace Medusa corset midi dress Lending a nod to archival atelier styles, this Versace dress is
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

Atelier Versace Couture silk evening dress with beaded cheetah print, fw 1996
By Gianni Versace, Atelier Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Atelier Versace evening dress ▪ Haute Couture, Fall-Winter 1996 ▪ Museum Grade ▪
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Atelier Versace steel grey silk and chainmail couture evening dress, fw 1998
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Atelier Versace evening dress ▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace ▪ Fall-Winter 1998
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Metallic Antique Gold Evening Dress, FW 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Runway Evening Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano ikat print bias cut silk chiffon evening slip dress, ss 1998
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano evening slip dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Ikat patterned bias-cut silk
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano plum floral satin damask evening dress, ss 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior archival evening dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Striped Knit Maxi Dress and Cardigan, ss 2002
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Dress and Cardigan Set ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Prada by Miuccia Prada Black Crushed Velvet Bead Embroidered Slip Dress, fw 1997
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Prada Velvet A-Line Slip Dress ▪ Creative Director: Miuccia Prada ▪ Fall-Winter 1997 ▪
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace S/S 1992 Printed silk and beaded Sea Shell evening dress
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Gianni Versace - Sold by Skof.Archive - Runway Look 50 - Silk crêpe sheath printed
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

John Galliano black silk damask evening slip dress with rose cut-outs, ss 1998
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano evening dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Black bias-cut silk damask with
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2002 Pink floral print bias-cut silk cocktail dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Milano, IT
- Roberto Cavalli - Sold by Skof.Archive - Spring - Summer 2002 - Luxurious light silk and
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rick Owens Black Silk and Mesh Elektra Evening Dress and Skirt Set, ss 1999
By Rick Owens
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Rick Owens 'Elektra' Dress and Skirt Ensemble ▪ Spring-Summer 1999 ▪ Museum Grade ▪
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano grey tweed slip dress with lace trim, fw 1998
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior slip dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 1998 ▪ Grey
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Victor Costa navy wool and taffeta cocktail dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Austin, TX
. We accept returns for refund, please see our terms. Archive offers free ground shipping within the
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Trompe L oeil Denim Print Silk Dress, ss 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2000 ▪
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier green polkadot silk slip dress with red lace trim, ss 1992
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Jean Paul Gaultier slip dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1992 ▪ Sage green silk with allover ivory
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano tie-dye silk and leather evening dress, ss 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Evening Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaïa F/W 2009 Red ribbed pleated wool dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, IT
- Fall Winter 2009 - Sold by Skof.Archive - Runway look 15 - Designed by Azzedine Alaïa - Red wool
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Resort 2009 b&w asymmetric cocktail dress
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Milano, IT
- Resort 2009 - Sold by Skof.Archive - Designed by Ghesquière - Black and white all over printed
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Alberta Ferretti plum velvet and chiffon open back evening dress, fw 2007
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Milano, IT
- Runway Look 55 - Sold by Skof.Archive - Plum velvet evening dress - Open back - Asymmetric
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Early 2000s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Versus by Gianni Versace Early 1990s White cotton dress and crop jacket set
By Versus Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, IT
- Early 1990s - Sold by Skof.Archive - Designed by Gianni Versace - Versus by Gianni Versace
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size 6 Black Turtleneck Sleeveless Bubble Top Gown
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Francisco, CA
This fabulous archive JEAN PAUL GAULTIER evening dress comes in black crepe with a fold over high
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19th Century Italian Day Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Tattoo Print Body, Leggings and Skirt, ss 2004
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Tattoo Print Evening Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace by Donatella Pre-Fall 2008 Ruched purple stretch slit gown
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Donatella Versace - Sold by Skof.Archive - Pre-Fall 2008 - Purple stretch Versace
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Gianni Versace leopard printed ensemble with studded leather jacket, ss 1992
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
(1992) ph. Irving Penn Image 4: Gianni Versace fashion show (1992) ph. Condé Nast Archive
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Donald Brooks Evening Gown
By Donald Brooks
Located in Austin, TX
. Archive offers free ground shipping within the US
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1970s American Evening Dresses

Maison Martin Margiela S/S 1997 Semi-Couture golden yellow velvet breastplate
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Milano, IT
Skof.Archive - Designed by Martin Margiela - Semi-Couture Spring-Summer 1997 - Crushed velvet front - Snap
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier nude mesh crop top and maxi skirt set, ss 1996
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Jean Paul Gaultier Mesh Set ▪ Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Constructed from nude stretch mesh ▪
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Prada by Miuccia Prada Embellished Silk Organza Top and Maxi Skirt Set, fw 1999
By Prada
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Prada Embellished Evening Top and Skirt Set ▪ Creative Director: Miuccia Prada ▪ Fall
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Victoria Print Silk Blouse and Skirt, ss 2002
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Blouse and Skirt Set ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Street Chic
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Patek Philippe 18Kt. White Gold Dress Style Wrist Watch w/ Archival Document
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
archival document. It certifies that it is genuine. It is an unusual model with its wide lugs, and it still
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Balenciaga Puffy Dress Summer Reading - Diptych
By Manuel Santelices
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Balenciaga Puffy Dress & Summer Reading - Diptych 9 in. x 12 in. (each) Watercolor on Archival
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

The Girl In The Orange Dress
By David Drebin
Located in Stamford, CT
Collection: Femme Fatale The dreamy, epic and cinematic photographic world of David Drebin is portrayed with sex appeal, intrigue, fantasy and danger. The viewer has stumbled upon a ...
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, C Print, Digital, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

The Laundry/Brown Dress Waiting Hound
By Gigi Mills
Located in New York, NY
Giclée print on archival paper (Edition 5/10) Minimalistic print of a woman hanging laundry in
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2010s Minimalist Prints and Multiples

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Archival Paper, Giclée

Original Watercolour by Delovincourt Orange Dress
Located in Pasadena, CA
Delovincourt: biography Delovincourt, is a poster artist. Delovincourt was an art nouveau artist. He was mainly active during the modern period. Delovincourt: his main works Delovinc...
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1910s Art Nouveau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Archival Paper

Original Watercolour by Delovincourt Orange Dress
Located in Pasadena, CA
Delovincourt: biography Delovincourt, is a poster artist. Delovincourt was an art nouveau artist. He was mainly active during the modern period. Delovincourt: his main works Delovinc...
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1910s Art Nouveau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Archival Paper

Dolly Parton, 1976 - Portrait, Bright Red Dress Guitar, Color Photograph
By Art Shay
Located in Chicago, IL
red sequined dress add to the already amazing qualities this quintissential entertainer. This piece
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Cecilia Chancellor, Prada Dress, Italy, 1989", Gelatin Silver Print
By Albert Watson
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Cecilia Chancellor, Prada Dress, Italy, 1989 by Albert Watson Gelatin Silver Print Framed under
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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Black and White, Archival Pigment

Guns Up, Western Dressed Woman With Silver Guns, Hat, Boots. Red, Blue, Portrait
By June Glasson
Located in Kent, CT
dress. The ink and gouache are bright and dramatic against the white background, highlighting the
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Archival Ink, Gouache, Archival Paper, Pencil

Dream Vacation (Modern Photograph of Vintage 1950 s Housewife in Pink Dress)
By Newbold Bohemia
Located in Hudson, NY
contemporary c-print pictures a bird's eye view of a classic 1950's housewife in a beautiful pink dress smoking
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print, Archival Ink

The Good Wife (Modern Photograph of 1950 s Housewife in Pink Dress Diamonds)
By Newbold Bohemia
Located in Hudson, NY
contemporary c-print pictures a classic 1950's housewife in a beautiful pink dress, pristine white gloves, and
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print, Archival Ink

"Paris, I love You" Parisian Figure in Chanel Dress Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Exploring the purity of the feminine form and the drama of French haute couture, artist Cindy Shaoul creates a dialogue between the figurative and the abstract. Her spirited composit...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Archival Paper

Radha Leopard Dress II with Radha Mitchell based on an original Polaroid
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Radha Leopard Dress II (29 Palms, CA) - 1999, 20x20cm, Edition 8/10. Archival C-Print, based on
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1990s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid, Archival Paper

Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black Open back Leather Coat Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
the same collection archived by the MET museum, this dress is a true statement of luxury and style
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1990s Jackets

GUCCI Size 8 Black Wool Satin Elastic Waistband Wide Leg Dress Pants
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Archive GUCCI dress pants come in black wool with a single pleat wide leg, satin waistband side
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pants

PRADA Pants - Spring 2005 Runway - Blue Red, Yellow Parrot Feather Silk Faille
By Prada
Located in San Francisco, CA
These rare archive PRADA dress pants from Spring 2005 Collection come in a light weight silk faille
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Flat Front Pants

Jean Paul Gaultier Green and Red Geometric Print Rayon Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Francisco, CA
This fabulous JEAN PAUL GAULTIER archive dress comes in a light olive green rayon satin with red
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21st Century and Contemporary Maxi Dress

Roberto Cavalli yellow floral printed silk cheongsam-style mini dress, ss 2003
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli archival dress ▪ Yellow silk with floral and bird motifs in shades of blue and
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano yellow floral silk evening dress, fw 2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior archival dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 2001 ▪ Yellow bias
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Issey Miyake Archival FW 1994 Dress Black Panel
By Issey Miyake
Located in Melbourne, VIC
A testament to Issey Miyake's avant-garde ingenuity, this archival Fall/Winter 1994 dress captures
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1990s Maxi Dress

Prada Archive Print Venice Postcard Sleeveless Midi Poplin Dress 2019
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
dresses and scarves to handbags. Done in cotton poplin, this archive Venice postcard print dress from
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Archive 1990 s Trompe L eoil Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Iconic dress from Jean Paul Gaultier in a black jersey with a trompe l'oeil denim jacket and jeans
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1990s French Day Dresses

ISSEY MIYAKE Archival Pleats Please Dress Dramatic Sculptural Gown
By Issey Miyake
Located in Berlin, BE
The Issey Miyake Kaleidoscope Dress In the realm of avant-garde fashion, few designers captivate
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1990s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare BALENCIAGA Archival Couture Evening Gown White Black Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Berlin, BE
revered. There is a monastic dignity in this dress, yet it is utterly feminine. The fabric - a textured
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Thierry Mugler Black Velvet Archival Evening Dress Dramatic Glamour
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
significant for this Collection. Dramatic fitted dress made of black velvet. Gorgeous construction
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Archive Alaïa S/S 1992 “Mon Coeur est à Papa” Knit Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Rare Archive Alaïa S/S 1992 “Mon Coeur est à Papa” Knit Bodycon Mini Dress, stretch fit. Size S
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1990s 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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