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1950s Black + White + Silver Silk Lurex Demi Couture Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950 silk lurex black, white and metallic silver ruched wiggle dress! Incredibley flattering with the camouflaging ruching. Gathers at the side, and back offer some give to ...
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1960s Christian Dior New York Demi Couture Blue Stained Glass Silk Evening Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Boca Raton, FL
haute couture techniques. This stunning Sixties evening coat was from that line. Featuring a gorgeous
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Navy Midnight Blue Fit n Flare Vintage 50s Demi Couture Silk Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s navy blue silk dress! Features a fitted bodice with chic ties at top back neck. Forgiving full skirt. Full metal zipper at the side bodice. Extremely well constructed...
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1940s Demi Couture Black Silk Moire Short Sleeve Vintage 40s Evening Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1940s black silk moire Avant Garde evening gown! Features a luxurious silk moire that gives off just the right amount of sheen. Buttons up the front with the same silk moire...
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1940s Evening Gowns

1990s Demi-Couture Gold Silk Ball Gown w/ Velvet Sheath Dramatic Satin Skirt
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A delicious 1990s Michael Casey Archive #2763 ball gown in golden pleated and "braided" silk boned bodice with key-hole back. Rhinestone button detail at neck. Crushed velvet floor-l...
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1990s American Ball Gowns

Beautiful Vintage Mary McFadden Couture Numbered French Lace Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely stunning vintage Mary McFadden Couture Numbered Dress. This wonderful dress is Demi
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1940s Curtis Black and Gold Lame Checked Brocade Evening Dress w/ Side Drape
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous late 1940s Curtis - Modas Rio demi-couture black and gold lame checked brocade evening
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1940s Brazilian Evening Dresses

1970 s Maggie Reeves Brown Floral Embroidered Gown
By Maggie Reeves
Located in Toronto, Ontario
stitching for a little bit of sparkle from Canadian demi couture designer Maggie Reeves. Classic slip shape
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1970s Canadian Maxi Dress

Amazing 1980s Alfred Bosand Couture Black Silk Lace Beaded Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Alfred Bosand
Located in San Diego, CA
throughout. Rare, and beautiful dress, with demi couture quality. Mesh neck, with attached beaded collar
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1980s Evening Gowns

1960s Christian Dior Beaded Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This gown is a truly fabulous example of 1960’s Dior demi couture eveningwear, designed by Marc
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1960s French Evening Gowns

UNWORN Chanel Metallic Chain Detail Biker Jacket with Detachable Chain Belt 34
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Fantastic Chanel Jacket From the demi-couture collection METIERS D'ART Biker design Fully lined
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jackets

1950s Christian Dior Gold Lame Avant Garde Rare Vintage 50s Turban Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage 1950s CHRISTIAN DIOR gold lame Avant Garde turban hat! So much detail on this demi
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1950s French Hats

Jacques Fath Vintage Bubblegum Pink 1990s Does 1960s Couture Wool Shift Dress
By Jacques Fath
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s does 60s JACQUES FATH demi couture bubblegum pink virgin wool shift dress! Features a soft
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Chic 1960s Navy and White Fingerprint Silk Nautical Vintage 60s Bow Neck Blouse
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s demi couture navy blue and white 'finger print' sleeveless top! Features a large bow at
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1960s Blouses and Tops

1950s Rappi Vintage Navy Blue Heavy Silk Satin New Look Long Sleeve Dress XS
By Rappi
Located in Sparks, NV
, button up front and tiny Peter Pan collar. Demi couture hand-stitched detailing throughout the piece
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Chado Ralph Rucci Structured Copper Silk Iridescent Couture Vintage Dress
By Ralph Rucci, Chado Ralph Rucci
Located in San Diego, CA
! Known for his intricate stitching, and demi couture sewing techniques, Rucci really outdid himself on
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

House of Poiret Runway Dramatic Oversized Cocoon Evening Coat NWT
By Paul Poiret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dramatic demi couture cocoon coat fashioned of deep rich navy blue and acid green in a custom jacquard
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2010s Cocoon Coats

Werle of Beverly Hills Couture Red Strapless Silk Shantung Crochet Gown, 1950s
By Werle Beverly Hills, Daniel Werle
Located in San Diego, CA
fitted bodice. THe bodice features hand-sewn lace flower crochet on the front and back. Demi couture
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1950s American Evening Gowns

Spectacular Vintage Bill Blass Original Runway Sample Gown w/ Dramatic Train
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
paisley print throughout. Demi-Couture, with hand finished details. Long dramatic train that is so elegant
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1990s Evening Gowns

Beautiful 1960s 60 Light Blue Silk Jumpsuit w/ Rhinestones + Sequins + Wide Legs
Located in San Diego, CA
, and handsewn gold tone trim. Demi Couture quality, with hand finished details. No labels remain, but
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1960s Jumpsuits

Sensational Vintage Vicky Tiel Black Jersey French Lace Victorian Grecian Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
, with a Victorian style French lace bodice, which adorned with hundreds of black sequins and beads. Demi
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1980s French Evening Gowns

Amazing 1960s Vintage Chanel Suit Pink Boucle Jackie O Pillbox Didier Ledot
Located in San Diego, CA
time). Hand-finished construction constitutes this lovely piece as Demi-Couture. Wonderful silk boucle
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1960s French Skirt Suits

1960s Geoffrey Beene Vintage Black Velvet Empire Waist Trapeze Dress w/ Corsage
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
silk ribbon detail at empire waist, at collar, and at each sleeve. Demi couture quality, with hand-sewn
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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Camellia of Beverly Hills Vintage Harem Jumpsuit and Beaded Skirt, 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare, and nothing short of amazing 1950s CAMELLIA OF BEVERLY HILLS ethnic print harem demi couture
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1950s American Jumpsuits

1950s Lanvin Couture Navy Embroidered Dress Suit
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
1950s Lanvin demi couture navy blue and black embroidered dress suit. This is a really special
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1950s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

Valentino Artist Inspired Head Turning Fabulous Dress Gown NWT
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Valentino demi-couture long dress, offering a mosaic of colorful print patterns
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2010s Evening Gowns

Chic 1960s Black and White Abstract Floral A Line Sleeveless Vintage 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely chic 1960s demi couture black and white abstract flower print A-Line dress! Luxurious
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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior Look #1 Runway Fall 2013 Hi Fashion Jacket Skirt Suit
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior 1950's inspired demi couture highly stylish suit by Raf Simmons for the Fall 2013
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2010s Skirt Suits

Gorgeous 1950s Light Blue White Silk Brocade Mink Fur Collar Vintage 50s Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s demi couture pale blue silk brocade jacket, with oversized white mink fur collar
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1950s Jackets

1960s Avocado Lime Green Turquoise Blue Balinese Polynesian 60s Cheongsam Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational and super rare 1960s demi couture cheongsam novelty print cotton dress! Features
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1960s Chinese Dresses

Stunning Gucci by Tom Ford 2003 Kimono Collection Embroidered Silk Skirt
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
, layered silk Like demi-couture, all hand-stitched and embroidered Stunning piece Made in Italy Dry Clean
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Early 2000s Italian Pencil Skirts

Exceptional Vintage Bill Blass Copper Long Sleeve Silk Satin Evening Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
stays in place. Demi Couture construction, with hand sewn finishing. Hidden zipper up the back, with
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1980s American Evening Gowns

Beautiful 1980s does 1950s Hand Painted Floral Puff Sleeve Vintage 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 80s does 50s hand painted demi couture cotton puff sleeve dress! Features handpainted
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1960s Saks 5th Avenue Yellow + Blue Linen Embrodiered Raffia Sequin A Line Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
. POCKETS at each side of the waist. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Demi couture
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Rare 1950s Neiman Marcus Black + Gold Wheat Print Vintage Dress Kimono Jacket
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 50s NEIMAN MARCUS demi couture wheat print black and muted gold silk belted dress and kimono
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1950s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

Exquisite Vintage Bill Blass 1970s Baby Blue + White Lace 3 Piece Evening Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
absolutely amazing on! Features a demi couture hand-sewn ivory white chantily French lace blouse. Hidden
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1970s American Evening Gowns

Gorgeous 1950s Saks 5th Ave. Salmon / Coral Pink Silk Chiffon Vintage 50s Gown
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s SAKS 5th AVENUE salmon, coral pink silk chiffon demi couture gown! Words cannot even
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1950s Evening Gowns

1960s Louis Feraud Super Rare Black Wool + Brown Embossed Leather A Line Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Diego, CA
an incredible attention to detail. Demi couture quality, with hand-finishings. Fully lined. Full
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1960s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1950s House of Branell Vintage Chartreuse Green + Pink Silk Dress And Jacket Set
By Branell
Located in San Diego, CA
full skirt that could also accommodate a crinoline for extra fullness. Demi Couture quality, with so
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1950s Dress and Coat Ensembles

1960s Bill Blass for Maurice Retner Pink + Yellow Plaid A - Line Dress Jacket
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
looks amazing on! Impeccable construction, with hand finished sewing. Demi-Couture quality! Jacket is
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Perfect 1950s Fit Flare Silk Embroidered 50s Vintage Little Black Dress LBD
Located in San Diego, CA
. However, no labels remain. Demi-couture quality, with hand-sewn details. Embroidered black floral print
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Incredible Vintage 1950s Werle of Beverly Hill Rose Print Sequin 50s Silk Dress
By Daniel Werle
Located in San Diego, CA
Probably my favorite 1950s dress...EVER! Vintage Welre, of Beverly Hills, Demi Couture sleeveless
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Gorgeous 1950s Larger Size Rhinestone Encrusted Flower Belted Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s demi couture flower printed rhinestone encrusted scalloped neck cotton fit n' flare
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s James Galanos for Elizabeth Arden Blue Rose Print Wiggle Scarf Dress
By James Galanos
Located in San Diego, CA
Unbelievable vintage 50s JAMES GALANOS for ELIZABETH ARDEN demi couture silk wiggle dress w
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

F/W 1995 Vivienne Westwood Runway Gold Black Jacquard Shirt
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
demi couture and runway collections from Fall 1993. It is tailored from a decadent black and gold
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1990s British Blouses

1950s Christian Dior London Modele Original Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
almost certainly a demi-couture order from the House. The dress has a wide portrait collar with a high
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1950s British Aesthetic Day Dresses

Bob Mackie Ivory Sequin, Pearls Nude Stretch Net Thigh High Slit Dress, 1980s
By Bob Mackie
Located in Boca Raton, FL
the ankles in a tapered and somewhat dainty high-low hem. Made to demi-couture standards and hand
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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Prada Cream Satin Draping Demi-Couture Gown
By Prada
Located in San Francisco, CA
Once worn by a famous actress, the drape and form of this Prada demi-couture gown is simply
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

A Great 1960s Christian Dior Demi-Couture Skirt Suit
By Christian Dior
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A fantastic 1960s blue Christian Dior demi-couture skirt suit consisting of an open-front jacket
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1960s French Skirt Suits

1991 Christian Dior Demi-Couture Chartreuse Silk Metallic Beaded Draped Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely stunning Christian Dior demi-couture chartreuse silk chiffon draped cocktail dress
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

1950s Demi-Couture Level Nazareth Velvet Applique Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
This dress is absolutely incredible and made to very high standards with lots of demi-couture
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Numbered Demi-Couture Coral Metallic Givenchy Suit
By Givenchy
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is an amazing suit numbered demi-couture by Givenchy that epitomizes everything the eighties
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1980s Dress and Coat Ensembles

1957 Christian Dior Demi-Couture Red Black Floral Print Silk Belted Dress Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Here is a rare opportunity to own a breathtaking 1957 Christian Dior Demi-Couture "Jalouse"
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1950s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

1960s Demi-Couture Black Dress with Yarn Tassel Trim
Located in Rockwood, ON
are maddening in that they are obviously demi-couture but have no labels to verify their origins. Each
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1960s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Deep Blue Floral Demi-Couture Level Silk Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
I highly suspect that this is a piece of demi-couture that has long lost its label. It has that
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

c1955 Christian Dior Original Demi-Couture Fitted Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Rockwood, ON
finished with some machine work as per the dictates of demi-couture. Sleeves: 22" Shoulders: no defined
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1950s Day Dresses

Vintage 1984 Givenchy Demi-Couture Floral Print Silk Petal Sleeve Blouse Skirt
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hips: up to 44 inches Total Length: 32 inches This vintage Givenchy demi-couture 275844 numbered
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1980s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

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Demi Couture For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary piece of demi couture you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Blue and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect item from our selection of demi couture may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. An accessory like this designed by Christian Dior, Marc Bohan and Maggie Reeves — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Demi Couture?

The price for a piece of demi couture starts at $400 and tops out at $8,200, and on average, selling for $1,250.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

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