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Comme Des Garcons Chiffon Velvet Bias Cut Modernist Abstract Dress 1991
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Archival vintage Comme des Garcons black sheer modernist dress with abstract velvet insets. Dress
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1990s Japanese Informal Dresses

Vivienne Westwood red tartan wool and black velvet bias cut shorts, fw 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood bias cut mini shorts ▪ Red tartan wool ▪ Black velvet ▪ High waisted ▪ UK 10
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1990s British Shorts

Vintage 1930 s Purple Silk Velvet Bias Cut cocktail dress 1930 s dress UK 10-14
Located in Cheltenham, GB
the decorative bows along each cuff. The bias cut of the bodice allows for the silk velvet to skim the
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1930s Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Cut Velvet Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Oscar de la Renta, cut velvet, bias cut gown with a draped neckline. Rich tones of ochre and rust.
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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

90s Jean Paul Gaultier Velvet gown
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning! Jean Paul Gaultier velvet bias cut gown and bronze metallic bodice. Bust: 32 Waist: 26
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

JACQUELINE DE RIBES Gown Navy Bias Velvet and Pleated Bodice Size 6 8
By Jacqueline de Ribes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Jacqueline De Ribes gown is composed of a velvet bias cut skirt with a pleated bodice. There
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20th Century French Evening Gowns

Gaultier Red Velvet Slip Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier red velvet bias slip dress featuring a deep v-neckline, spaghetti straps
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1990s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Comme des Garçons Velvet Polka-Dot Skirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Comme des Garçons black velvet bias cut maxi skirt with polka-dot cutouts exposing a bright
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20th Century Japanese Skirts

Vintage John Galliano for Christian Dior Velvet Tie-Dye Gown 2001
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Galliano for Christian Dior blue & white velvet bias-cut halter gown featuring an open back
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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Vintage John Galliano for Christian Dior 2001 Velvet Tie-Dye Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Galliano for Christian Dior blue & white velvet bias-cut halter gown featuring an open back
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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Dior by Galliano Black Velvet Devore Gown with Flowers 2002
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer this vintage Christian Dior black Devore velvet bias-cut slip
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE OLD HOLLYWOOD 30 s STYLE GOWN
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Thierry Mugler Couture black velvet bias cut gown with thigh high slit. Fully lined in
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Late 20th Century French Evening Gowns

1990s Bias Velvet Devoré Dress
Located in New York, NY
1990s Bias Velvet Devoré Dress
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1990s American Day Dresses

Vintage 1930 s red silk velvet floral bias cut evening dress UK 8-12 US 4-8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This breathtaking 1930's red silk velvet bias cut dress, decorated with trailing silk velvet
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1930s Evening Gowns

1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown
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1930s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown
By Harrods
Located in New York, NY
Velvety liquid chocolate slinks down the body in asymmetrical bias cut gorgeousness. Evocative of
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1930s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Bias Silk Devoré Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
Silk velvet as luscious as the world's finest chocolate. Devoré chiffon sleeves and yoke evoke the
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1930s Evening Gowns

Remarkable Backless 1930s Bias Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning gown from the 1930s. Made of an incredible royal blue silk velvet, it exhibits
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1930s Evening Gowns

Bias Cut Silk Velvet and Chiffon Gown
Located in New York, NY
Bias Cut Silk Velvet and Chiffon Gown
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

A train Skirt in Faille Moirée silk for a Turned cage - France Circa 1885
Located in Toulon, FR
and green figured velvet bias. Complete with its original cotton chintz waist belt, the interior
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1880s French Petticoats

Soft Chiffon, Velvet and Lurex Bias Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New York, NY
construction yet still warm enough to keep a chill away. The silk chiffon and velvet devoré fabric is cut on
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Backless Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
and old hollywood spirit of the 1930s. Made from luscious silk velvet it drapes and clings to every
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1930s American Evening Gowns

Backless 1930s Bias Cut Purple Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
Please note that our dress form is a tall store display size 4. This gown best fits a size 0-2 and falls right to the floor with a subtle train. Extremely rare backless style.
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bias Cut Burnout Velvet Fringe Shawl Dress, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
1990s Bias Cut Burnout Velvet Fringe Shawl Dress
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

RARE JACQUES HEIM HAUTE COUTURE NUMBERED 1930 S EVENING COAT
By Jacques Heim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
evening coat fashioned of soft lush black panne velvet bias cut; dolman sleeves with narrow wrists and
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1930s French Art Nouveau Opera Coats

Dolce and Gabbana Velvet Patchwork Bias Cut Gown
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in New York, NY
Dolce and Gabanna, jeweled tone, velvet, patchwork, bias cut sleeveless gown with a scoop neckline.
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown With Crystals
Located in New York, NY
1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown With Crystals. Can fit a size 2 up to size 8
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1930s Unknown Evening Gowns

Vintage Roberto Cavalli Chiffon Velvet Floral Bias Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Roberto Cavalli black chiffon bias cut gown featuring a
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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dress

1990s Naeem Khan Bias Cut Backless Velvet Gown
By Naeem Khan
Located in New York, NY
Khan. This classic look has been updated with a masculine pinstripe in the velvet, rendered in
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1990s American Evening Gowns

1930s Rust Bias Cut Silk Velvet Dress with Coat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Rust Bias Cut Silk Velvet Dress with Coat. Rust-colored Silk velvet dress with roused boat
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Vintage Red Velvet Ribbon Bias Slip Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1990s John Galliano red jacquard bias cut slip gown with velvet ribbon detail. Gown
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1990s French Evening Gowns

1930s Bias-Cut Velvet Gown with Sequined Tulle Yoke
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 1930s black velvet gown, bias-cut with a wonderful sheer tulle yoke, heavily sequined
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Evening Gowns

1930S HARRODS Chocolate Brown Asymmetrically Draped Bias Silk Velvet Gown
By Harrods
Located in New York, NY
Chocolate Brown Asymmetrically Draped Bias Silk Velvet Gown
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1930s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Sheer Bias Cut Silk Burnout Velvet and Chiffon Dress
Located in New York, NY
1930s Bias Cut Silk Burnout Velvet and Chiffon Dress
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1930s Day Dresses

Vintage 1930s Bias-Cut Velvet and Lace Dress with Bolero
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1930s bias-cut velvet dress is an absolutely stunning example of 1930s fashion. It is
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1930s Maxi Dresses

1930s Bias-Cut Silk Dévoré Velvet and Lace Wedding Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
This would be a fantastic choice for a wedding gown! A 1930s dévoré silk bias cut gown with
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Evening Gowns

1990s John Galliano Style Bias Backless Silk Burnout Velvet Halter Dress
Located in New York, NY
1990s John Galliano Style Bias Floral Silk Burnout Velvet Halter Dress
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1990 s Calvin Klein Black Velvet Burnout Bias Slip Gown
By Calvin Klein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1990's Calvin Klein black floral velvet burnout bias dress featuring spaghetti straps, plunging
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1990s American Peignoirs

1930S Burgundy Bias Cut Silk Velvet Draped Bodice Open Sleeve Gown XL
Located in New York, NY
1930S Burgundy Bias Cut Silk Velvet Draped Bodice & Open Sleeve Gown XL
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1930s American Evening Gowns

1990S Purple Bias Cut Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Floral Cowl Neck Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Purple Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Floral Cowl Neck Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns

Halston Deep Purple Velvet Strapless Tie Front Bias Cut Column Dress Gown
By Halston
Located in US
Dress features a tie front closure and is fully lined. Bias cut and in excellent condition
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1970s Maxi Dress

1930S Black Bias Cut Silk Velvet Dress With Fab Silver Buttons Puff Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Bias Cut Silk Velvet Dress With Fab Silver Buttons & Puff Sleeves
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1930s Cocktail Dresses

1990S JOHN GALLIANO Style Cranberry Red Bias Cut Rayon Blend Burnout Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S JOHN GALLIANO Style Cranberry Red Bias Cut Rayon Blend Burnout Velvet Gown
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1990s Casual Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano black velvet devoré bias cut dress, ss 2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano, black floral velvet devoré bias cut evening dress with matching
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990S Pink Orange Bias Cut Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Tropical Floral Halter S
Located in New York, NY
Dress is lined in jersey for a smooth stretch to fit line. 1990S Pink & Orange Bias Cut Rayon Silk
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

OSCAR DE LA RENTA Embellished Double Strap Bias Cut Velvet Gown Size 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Oscar De La Renta gown is composed of a bias cut velvet with an embellished bodice. Features
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20th Century American Evening Gowns

John Galliano purple velvet devoré and silk bias cut evening dress, fw 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano purple velvet devoré and silk bias cut evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2003 ▪ High leg
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

JIL SANDER Vintage black velvet sheer spiral bias panels long sleeve dress FR36
By Jil Sander
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JIL SANDER Vintage black velvet sheer spiral bias panels long sleeve dress FR36 S Reference: PYCN
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

1930S Sapphire Blue Bias Cut Silk Velvet Backless Gown Few Small As-Is Details
Located in New York, NY
1930S Sapphire Blue Bias Cut Silk Velvet Backless Gown Few Small As-Is Details
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1930s Evening Gowns

1990 S Eggplant Purple Gold Silk Blend Velvet Ombré Tie Dye Bias Cut Backless
Located in New York, NY
1990'S Eggplant Purple & Gold Silk Blend Velvet Ombré Tie Dye Bias Cut Backless Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns

1990 S ANNA SUI Floral Bias Cut Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Iconic Grunge Coll
By Anna Sui
Located in New York, NY
1990'S ANNA SUI Floral Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Iconic Grunge Collection Slip Dress
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1990s Formal Gowns

1930S Sapphire Blue Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown With Burnout Sleeves Back As-I
Located in New York, NY
1930S Sapphire Blue Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown With Burnout Sleeves & Back As-Is For Design
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1930s Formal Gowns

John Galliano blue bias-cut silk dress with velvet ribbon and lace, fw 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2001 ▪ Constructed from blue bias-cut silk ▪ Blue lace
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1940s Velvet Dress
Located in New York, NY
— it is just SO good. It was made in the 1940s of black velvet with a gorgeous bias cut; that cut
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1940s Maxi Dresses

1930s Emerald Green Silk Velvet Dress
Located in New York, NY
1930s Emerald Green Silk Velvet Dress cut on the bias with lovely cape like sleeves. Dress can also
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1930s Day Dresses

Voyage Cut Velvet Slip Maxi Dress
Located in US
Voyage maxi slip dress featured in a lime green with cut velvet details. Bias cut fabric with a
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21st Century and Contemporary English Day Dresses

Richard Tyler Black Velvet Asymmetrical Column Gown
By Richard Tyler
Located in Gresham, OR
This 90s Richard Tyler bias cut black velvet column gown is lined in silk satin and is gorgeously
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1990s American Evening Gowns

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Velvet Bias For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of velvet bias for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black velvet bias and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Red, Blue and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these 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. Velvet bias designed by John Galliano, Christian Dior and Harrods — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are 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 are Velvet Bias?

The prices for velvet bias start at $235 and top out at $10,315 with these items, on average, selling for $1,153.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

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