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Vintage Herve Leger 1990s Black Silk Lace Strapless Bandage 90s Sexy Mini Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 1990s HERVE LEGER black silk lace bandage bodycon strapless mini dress! A rare take on
Category
1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1950
s Satin Beaded Embroidered Frank Usher Hoop Dress UK 8 US 4
By Frank Usher
Located in Cheltenham, GB
lined bugle beads, this incredible 1950's Frank Usher cocktail dress is a rare piece to behold.
The
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
Vintage NIna Ricci Size 14 / 16 Red Black Flapper Style Flower Drop Waist Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
alone (as pictured). Fantastic, and rare plus size designer dress !
In great condition. Made in France
Category
Late 20th Century French Cocktail Dresses
Givenchy Couture Alexander McQueen S/S 1998 Champagne Silk Tassel Dress Coat
By Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture, Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Alexander McQueen for the Givenchy Couture Spring/Summer 1998 collection. This rare
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1990s French Overcoats
Rare Spectacular Hand-Embroidered Tangerine
Gold Lame Japanese Kimono
Located in New York, NY
This highly collectable spectacular rare tangerine and black ceremonial kimono has detailed hand
Category
1970s Japanese Dress and Coat Ensembles
DOLCE
GABBANA FW 97 Rare Pinstripe Suit with Mink Collar
By Dolce
Gabbana
Located in Milano, MILANO
Fall Winter 1997 rare pinstripe wool suit with mink collar by Dolce&Gabbana.
Straight coat with
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1990s Italian Dress and Coat Ensembles
Vintage 1950
s Howard Greer Lace and Rhinestone Embellished Dress UK 8 US 4
By Howard Greer
Located in Cheltenham, GB
lining, accented by claw set silver rhinestones, this Howard Greer dress is a rare piece to behold, and a
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
1950s Alix of Miami Size 14 Plus Size Blue + Green Flower Vintage 50s Dress
By Alix of Miami
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s ALIX OF MIAMI rare larger size wiggle dress! Features cotton fabric, with velvet
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
Fendi 90s Vintage Black Denim Suspender Skirt
By Fendi
Located in Sparks, NV
Reduced from $750. Rare faded black denim maxi dress with suspender straps by Fendi! Amazing denim
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Late 20th Century Italian Day Dresses
Thierry Mugler 1990s Blue Cut Out Vintage Body Con 90s Dress Size 44 / 6 - 8
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
perfect alternative to a little black dress. This rare gem can be worn for any day or evening event. Pair
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2002 Black Leather Velvet Dress S
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Embellished Dress - Super Rare !!!
F/W
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses
F/W 2002 Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Black Leather Velvet Dress 36-4
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Embellished Dress - Super Rare !!!
F/W
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
Rare Jean Paul Gaultier Versatile Asymmetric Jacket With Pencil Skirt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
This Wonderfully detailed black Jean Paul Gaultier silk-linen blend ensemble has nine (9) 'drawstrings' stationed on all sides of the jacket, two in front, two in back, and one on ei...
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1980s French Dress and Coat Ensembles
Italian Bouclé Dress and Jacket Set by Peter Langner Saks Fifth Avenue Size 6
By Peter Langner
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Ready for the Holiday Glam Parties. A rare 2 piece sleeveless dress and jacket set made exclusively
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2010s Italian Dress and Coat Ensembles
Lillie Rubin New 1950s Silk Damask Dress and Mink Collar Coat Set
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Water Mill, NY
A rare, new 1950s dress and coat set from Lillie Rubin in a black silk damask flower pattern. The
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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles
1950
s LUCILE MANGUIN haute couture silk apron dress and jacket
By Lucile Manguin
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare haute couture dress and jacket made of floral silk designed by Lucile Manguin dating to
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1950s French Dress and Coat Ensembles
$313 Sale Price
74% Off
Givenchy Couture John Galliano S/S 1997 Bouquet Floral Ribbon Print Midi Dress
By Givenchy, John Galliano
Located in Chicago, IL
designs for the label extremely rare. This style of dress was shown on the runway for that season.
Print
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1990s French Empire Waist Dresses
UNWORN F.R.S For Restless Sleepers FRS Japanese Silk Kimono Dress Robe Coat XS
By F.R.S.
Located in Switzerland, CH
edit with a healthy dose of luxury by way of this rare dress / robe / coat. Magnificently tailored
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2010s Italian Loungewear
NEW F.R.S For Restless Sleepers FRS Gold
Green Silk Dress Robe Coat M
By F.R.S.
Located in Switzerland, CH
edit with a healthy dose of luxury by way of this rare dress / coat. Magnificently tailored, this
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2010s Italian Loungewear
$899 Sale Price
40% Off
Rose Taft CHIC! Couture Beaded and Blue Satin Evening Gown Plus Size 16/18
By ROSE TAFT
Located in Palm Desert, CA
sleeves! These couture dresses are RARE in a plus size. No size tag in garment but we believe it is a good
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1990s American Evening Gowns
1985 Jacqueline De Ribes black velvet gown with sheer lace panels
By Jacqueline de Ribes
Located in San Fransisco, CA
, artisanal finishing, and couture-level execution make this a rare and highly collectible dress.
There is no
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
CD Greene Early 2000s Sheer Nude Mesh Mirror Disc Embellished Bodycon Gown Y2K
By CD GREENE
Located in San Diego, CA
, CD Greene vintage, 2000s runway fashion, bodycon sequin gown, silver disc embellishment dress, rare
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Early 2000s American Evening Gowns
An Hubert de Givenchy French Couture Cream and Black silk Evening Set Circa 1965
By Givenchy
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958/1965
France
Rare grand soir ensemble, dress and cape coat in champagne and black silk
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1960s French Evening Dresses
F/W 1998 Christian Lacroix Runway Black Glitter Starry Asymmetric High Slit Gown
By Christian Lacroix Paris, Christian Lacroix
Located in West Hollywood, CA
is captivating in person! Add this chic and rare Christian Lacroix runway dress to your collection
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1990s French Evening Gowns
2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Sample Black Net Overlay Strapless Satin Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
layer. Its simple, seductive, and refined design makes this ultra-rare sample dress a valuable addition
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Early 2000s Italian Formal Gowns
NWT S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Asymmetric Neckline Black Jersey Stretch Gown
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
attached from nearly 25 years ago! Add this beautiful and rare Gucci by Tom Ford dress to your collection
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns
1974 YVES SAINT LAURENT black jersey RUNWAY gown with soutache trim
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare Yves Saint Laurent runway dress, 1974
A rare and important example of Saint Laurent’s
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Gertrude Arzt of Huntington Silk/Satin Metallic Gold Gown
Located in Sharon, CT
A rare 1960's formal dress by important American designer Gertrude Arzt of Huntington NY. Indian
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1960s American Evening Gowns
Travilla for Saks Fifth Ave Beverly Hills Beaded Lace and Silk Gown Size 16 NWOT
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in Palm Desert, CA
beautiful color of a light taupe crepe silk and nude color lace that is completely beat it by hand.. Rare to
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1980s American Evening Dresses
A black silk cocktail Gown by Christian Dior HC - Fuseau line, A/W 1957
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Autumn/Winter Collection 1957-1958
Paris
A rare black ribbed satin cocktail dress from Christian
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1950s French Babydoll Dresses
2000S HERVE LEGER Mint Green Haute Couture Rayon Blend Original Bandage Cocktai
By Herve Léger
Located in New York, NY
This is one of the very rare original bandage dresses. Each strip is draped on the dress form and
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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses
1990S HERVE LEGER Burgundy Haute Couture Rayon Blend High Neck Bandage Cocktail
By Herve Léger
Located in New York, NY
This is one of the very rare original bandage dresses. Each strip is draped on the dress form and
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1990s Cocktail Dresses
1990S HERVE LEGER Bubble Gum Pink Haute Couture Rayon Blend Bandage Cocktail Dr
By Herve Léger
Located in New York, NY
This is one of the very rare original bandage dresses. Each strip is draped on the dress form and
Category
1990s Cocktail Dresses
Chanel New 2016 Ribbon Embellished Dress 40 Rare
By Chanel
Located in Merced, CA
Rare to find Chanel ribbon embellished dress with Chanel Interlocking CC logo emblem. It is adorned
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Early 20th Century French Coats
1911, The Lady Claire Dress Form, Very Rare
Located in Peekskill, NY
I've had an example of this dress form in my personal collection. It's an amazing piece of
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
Important
Rare Paco Rabanne Neon Coat Dress 1967
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dress featuring leather orange ties, silver-tone metal fittings, 3/4 length sleeves, an orange leather
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1960s French Coats
Rare Thierry Mugler Archival Set Stunning Dress and Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare Archival Thierry Mugler two piece Ensemble- set of dress and jacket. Assuming
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1980s French Twin Sets
Rare 18th Century Neapolitan Nativity Figure – Woman in Traditional Dress
Located in Hamburg, DE
This rare, antique Neapolitan nativity figure from the 18th century represents a woman in
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Antique 1780s Baroque Toys and Dolls
Materials
Textile, Glass, Wood
Rolex Rare Prince Yellow Gold Dress Pocket Watch 8753 C1920
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex Prince. A very rare 38mm 18ct yellow gold dress pocket watch with a specially made chain by
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Slim Dress Pocket Watch C1930
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Cartier. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Half Hunter Keyless Lever Slim Dress Pocket Watch C1930
Dial
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
African and Moorish Women in Traditional Dress – Rare 1734 Costume Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: African and Moorish Women in Traditional Dress – Rare 1734 Costume Engraving
Description
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Antique 1730s Prints
Materials
Paper
Pair of Rare Important French Dress Perfume Bottles with Austrian Crystal
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Pair of French Vintage Handpainted Perfume Bottles
Category
20th Century Asian Bottles
Materials
Paint
$500 Sale Price
49% Off
Rare Michaele Vollbracht Spring 1979 Abstract Print Bandeau Skirt Ensemble Dress
By Michaele Vollbracht
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and extremely chic Spring 1979 MICHAELE VOLLBRACHT abstract print cotton ensemble! Vollbracht
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1970s American Skirt Suits
Vintage Jean Muir Blue Punched Suede Coat Dress circa late 1970s Rare
By Jean Muir
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Beautifully crafted in soft blue suede leather, this rare Jean Muir piece features an allover
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1970s British Coats and Outerwear
Rare Archival Vintage Moschino 1993/94 Flamenco style Romper Playsuit Dress
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Rare Archival Moschino 1993/94 Runway Flamenco Playsuit !
This epic vintage 'Cheap and chic' label
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1990s Italian Capes
Rare 1932 Dutch Print: Huizen Women
s Modern Dress with Lace Caps
Aprons
Located in Langweer, NL
Rare 1932 Dutch Print: Huizen Women's Modern Dress with Lace Caps & Aprons
This charming original
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Vintage 1930s Prints
Materials
Paper
rare MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA 2012 Runway black tucked sleeve blazer dress IT36
By MM6 Maison Margiela
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA 2012 Runway black tucked sleeve blazer dress IT36 XXS
Reference: TGAS
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2010s Italian Camisoles and Shell Tops
New Rare Gucci Black Spiderweb Silk Runway Dress Fall 2013 Sz 42 $2875
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Spiderweb Silk Dress
Brand New
Fall 2013
* Retail $2875
* IT Size: 42
Spiderweb Lace Detail
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags
$2,300 Sale Price
20% Off
New Rare Gucci Black Spiderweb Silk Runway Dress Fall 2013 Sz 40 $2875
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Spiderweb Silk Dress
Brand New
Fall 2013
* Retail $2875
* IT Size: 40
Spiderweb Lace Detail
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags
Rare Important 19th C Estate Large Gorgeous Dresden Porcelain Woman with Dress
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
We are offering this Large Outstanding Estate Monumental Signed Original 19th Century Dresden Woman. German porcelain figural Woman With Intricate Lace and Rosettes throughout all Ha...
Category
Antique 19th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$4,500 Sale Price
47% Off
Rare Theater Masks Antique French 18K Yellow Gold Cufflinks, Buttons Dress Set
Located in New York, NY
All the world’s a stage..
Rare, enchanting theatrical interest Art Nouveau period French
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
rare ISSEY MIYAKE 1980
s Vintage grey deconstructed bias cutout sweater dress M
By Issey Miyake
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare ISSEY MIYAKE 1980's Vintage grey deconstructed bias cutout sweater dress M
Reference: TGAS
Category
1980s Japanese Sweaters
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Important Fine Art Deco Alabaster of Woman Holding Her Dress Emilio Fiaschi
By Emilio Fiaschi
Located in New York, NY
Woman Holding Her Dress. Signed on Base " P. C. E. FIASCHI, Made in Italy". Magnificently done with
Category
20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
$3,300 Sale Price
40% Off
Rare Hand-Colored Engraving of an English Lady, Wearing a Spring Dress, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
'.
This print depicts an English lady, wearing a spring dress. Originates from a rare costume book titled
Category
Antique Early 1800s Prints
Materials
Paper
Rare jacket and dress ensemble in crêpe with flower print Lucien Lelong 1930
s
By Lucien Lelong
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Rare jacket and dress ensemble in crêpe with flower print and burgundy velvet collar.
Jacket
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1930s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
rare PRADA 2018 Runway Look48 neon pink red zip vest dress IT38 XS Celine Dion
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare PRADA 2018 Runway Look48 neon pink red zip vest dress IT38 XS Celine Dion
Reference: TGAS
Category
2010s Italian Coats
$1,248 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare 40s Pierpont 18k Solid Yellow Gold Subdial Dress Watch New Brown Croco Band
Located in Richmond, CA
This Pierpont gent's watch is a distinguished and rare timepiece from the 1940s, embodying the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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Rare Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of rare dresses for sale on 1stDibs. For rare dresses, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Brown, Beige and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Rare dresses designed by Azzedine Alaïa, Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 28 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.
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On average, rare dresses on 1stDibs sell for $1,598, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $42,000 for the highest priced versions of these items.
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