Vintage Missoni Knit Dress
By Missoni
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Radiating effortless sophistication, this vintage Missoni knit dress captures the iconic spirit of the brand’s legendary craftsmanship.
Vintage Missoni Knit Dress
By Missoni
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Radiating effortless sophistication, this vintage Missoni knit dress captures the iconic spirit of the brand’s legendary craftsmanship.
$328Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful Vintage MISSONI striped Dress
By Missoni
Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU
VINTAGE MISSONI Beautiful Vintage MISSONI striped Dress MULTI COLOURED KNIT MADE IN ITALY SIZE SMALL -MEDIUM.
Missoni Silk Dress 42 It. Vintage
By Missoni
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
On the dark silk, they are only noticeable upon close inspection, but for perfectionists, this is a drawback. Overall, the dress looks very respectable for its vintage age.
1980s Vintage MISSONI Dress with Frilled Neckline
By Missoni
Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU
VINTAGE MISSONI 1980s. Beautiful Vintage MISSONI Dress in rust red with gold lurex MADE IN ITALY SIZE SMALL -LARGE.
Missoni Vintage Multicoloured Dress Size L Circa 1990s Women's Fashion
By Missoni
Located in Capri, IT
Missoni multicoloured dress size L
Vintage Missoni Multicolored Dress with Matching Ruffle Collar and Belt
By Missoni
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Missoni multicolored black metallic striped long sleeve dress with a detachable ruffle collar and a matching braided four strand rope belt. Elastic cuffs and waist. Excellent conditi...
Missoni 1990s Multicolor Knit Keyhole Tie Dress
By Missoni
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into vibrant elegance with the Missoni 1990s Multicolor Knit Keyhole Tie Dress, a captivating vintage piece that encapsulates the essence of the iconic Missoni style.
Missoni Beige Wool Knit Shift Dress
By Missoni
Located in Alford, MA
Vintage Missoni c.1970s dress in a very fine wool knit trimmed at the neck and wrists with a thicker ribbed knit.
$620Sale Price|20% Off
Missoni Vintage Earthtones Chevron Knitted Tunic-Style Dress - S - Circa 70's
By Missoni
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Missoni Vintage Earthtones Chevron Knitted Tunic-Style Dress - S - Circa 70's.
$160Sale Price|20% Off
Missoni Vintage Viscose Sleeveless Midi Dress 1990’s
By Missoni, M Missoni
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Missoni 1990s Black Viscose and Pink Knit Sleeveless Midi Dress Vintage; circa early 1990s M Missoni line Black/Pink/Orange/Fuschia Striped knit bust, straps, and hem Sleeveless Wid...
Vintage Missoni Multi Color Coat Cover Up Mini Dress w/ Belt Size 42
By Missoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Missoni Multi Color Coat Cover Up Mini Dress w/ Belt Size 42 Product details: Size 42 Brown/ beige and yellow with zig zag pattern Short sleeves Mini length Featuring adj...
Missoni Vintage 1980s Women's Black Silk Cotton Dress, Size 42, Italy
By Missoni
Located in Capri, IT
M by Missoni Black Dress Black dress by Missoni totally made in italy in italian size range 42 Composition: Cotton nylon wool External: silk Lining Acetate
MISSONI 2003 Vintage Runway Silk Embellished Halter Neck Mini Dress
By Missoni
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Missoni Vintage Runway FW03 100% silk Really well made, lined with the same silk and pattern and even lined again behind the bust Raspberry and white pattern Heavily embellished neck...
M Missoni Vintage 1990s Women's Black Dress with Signature Knit Design
By M Missoni
Located in Capri, IT
M Missoni black dress
Vintage Missoni Spring 2004 SZ 46 2000s Fully Sequin Blue Y2K Knit Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Never worn early 2000s MISSONI fully sequined striped knit halter dress ! Features vibrant colors of blue, turquoise, navy blue and yellow throughout. Thousands of hand-sewn clear se...
Vintage Missoni Unisex Knitwear Sweater 1980s Colorful Zigzag Design
By Missoni Mare
Located in Capri, IT
Missoni Mare multicoloured zig-zag knit cover up Missoni mare kaftan cover up that features a distinctive multicoloured zigzag pattern knit style it's the ideal for beach or poolside
Missoni Vintage Runway S/S 1991 Silk Floral Sequin Mini Dress, Cardigan Jacket
By Missoni
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A rare find that captures the spirit of vintage Missoni—one of fashion’s most storied houses.
1976 Documented Missoni Floral Silk Jersey Dress Suit
By Missoni
Located in London, GB
The waist portion is also gathered and ties at the front, making it fully adjustable to suit the wearer. The jacket/dress falls to around calf length. Both garments are in great vi...
Missoni Cocktail Dress Silk Viscose Vintage Beige Blue
By Missoni
Located in Brindisi, IT
Missoni ceremony dress, white, blue and green, 53% silk 47% viscose.
Missoni vintage top Saint Tropez
By Missoni
Located in Milan, IT
This 1980's Missoni top is style Saint Tropez. The size is marked 42 (IT), that's a S/M, a 10 UK. The fabric is: 70% polyamide and 30% elasthan, it's stretch, like a second skin. Th...
Missoni vintage dress with cardigan
By Missoni
Located in Capri, IT
Missoni vintage dress with cardigan totally made in italy in cupro and nylon
Missoni vintage long cotton dress
By Missoni
Located in Capri, IT
Missoni vintage long cotton dress totally made in italy in size 40
Vintage Missoni blue cotton knit halter maxi dress
By Missoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is a rare "deadstock" vintage 1980's Missoni blue cotton halter long dress.
Vintage Missoni Brown Label Knitted Dress 1970s
By Missoni, Missoni Brown label
Located in London, GB
A great multi coloured knit dress by Missoni, main line. The dress has a ruffled collar, 4 button opening at the front with single button cuffs. The fabric is 40 %vb mohair, 40 % woo...
Vintage Missoni Drop Waist Striped Knit Sleeveless Dress
By Missoni
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into summer style with this Vintage Missoni Drop Waist Striped Knit Sleeveless Dress, perfectly embodying the brand's iconic aesthetic.
Vintage MISSONI multi color sequin spaghetti strap knit fitted dress
By Missoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vibrant vintage 1970s Missoni multi color mod ( blue,purple,green, orange, pink and yellow spaghetti strap body con knit maxi dress with clear sequins.
MISSONI Vintage Sequin Embellished Maxi Long Bustier Dress
By Missoni
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Missoni Vintage Bustier inside IT42, but fits like an IT38 Blue and Orange Semi-sheer bottom Excellent vtg condition, minor feeling of wear Measurements in inches laying flat: lengt...
A Vintage 1990s red knitted day dress by Missoni
By Missoni, Missoni Brown label
Located in London, GB
A chihc and easy to wear dress by Missoni. The dress is in shades of red and white. It has a round neckline with a four button opening.
vintage MISSONI black bustier purple floral embroidered lace dress IT42 M
By Missoni
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage MISSONI black bustier purple floral embroidered lace dress IT42 M Reference: AYYP/A00005 Brand: Missoni Material: Unknown Color: Purple Pattern: Floral Extra Detail: St...
MISSONI 2002 Vintage Runway Silk Kimono Mini Dress Collectable Special Piece
By Missoni
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Missoni SS02 Vintage Runway 100% Silk Purple and green abstract butterfly print Side zip Size IT40 Excellent condition, minor feeling of wear Measurements in inches laying flat: leng...
vintage MISSONI Black stretch bustier purple floral lace overlay maxi dress IT42
By Missoni
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage MISSONI Black stretch bustier purple floral lace overlay maxi dress IT42 Reference: AYYP/A00005 Brand: Missoni Material: Unknown Color: Purple Pattern: Floral Extra Det...
Vintage Missoni Brown Label Sundress
By Missoni Brown label, Missoni
Located in London, GB
A chic sundress by Missoni, Brown label. The dress is in blue browns and cream with a cross over back. It is lined in silk.
1970s Missoni for Harrods Purple Knitted Dress
By Harrods, Missoni
Located in London, GB
Fun vintage 1970s knitted Missoni dress for Harrods in a maroon silk, rayon and polyester mix with metallic thread running throughout.
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Missoni dress
Located in Carnate, IT
Vintage Missoni dress in viscose jersey and polyamide.
Vintage Missoni Brown Label Coat Dress
By Missoni Brown label, Missoni
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage coat dress by Missoni, brown label range.
Vintage MISSONI Size M Teal & Black Striped Silk Blend Wrap Caftan Dress
By Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
This fabulous vintage MISSONI for Bullock's caftan dress comes in a semi sheer teal green and black abstract zebra stripe print silk blend fabric and features a high scoop neck, 3/4 ...
Vintage 1973 Missoni Dress With Belt
By Missoni
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
70's vintage dress by Missoni. Comes with a belt In excellent pre-worn condition - unlined - Mix 60%linen & 40%nylon - Batwing sleeves Measurements taken flat: Sh to Sh 19in...
Missoni for Bullock's Vintage Knit Sweater Dress
By Missoni
Located in Sparks, NV
Wool blend knit sweater dress with long sleeves and a V-neck by Missoni for Bullock's. Details: Unlined Front and Side Pockets Marked Size: S Estimated Size: S-M Color: Bro...
Vintage Missoni Mainline Silk Knit Dress
By Missoni Brown label, Missoni
Located in London, GB
A perfect vintage dress for late Summer / Fall by Missoni , main line.
Missoni vintage multicoloured dress - top
By Missoni
Located in Capri, IT
Missoni vintage multicoloured dress - top totally made in italy in size 42 composition: Viscose
Vintage Missoni for Bloomingdales stripe gored hem knit tank dress 1970s
By Missoni
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Missoni for Bloomingdale's 1970s stripe gored hem knit tank dress...In the late 1960s Missoni designs were championed in the USA by Diana Vreeland, editor of American Vogue, and a Mi...
Missoni Vintage Yellow & Multi-color Printed Long Sleeve Dress - 1970's - OS
By Missoni
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Missoni Vintage Yellow & Multi-color Printed Long Sleeve Dress - 1970's - OS.
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Size: Medium - XL
Missoni Vintage 1970s Rare Striped Wool Long Sleeve 70s Cape Dress Bonwit Teller
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage 1970s MISSONI for BONWIT TELLER long sleeve striped wool dress, with attached cape!
Vintage Missoni Striped Bow Bandeau Top Skirt Ensemble
By Missoni
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Missoni Bow top and matching skirt. In signature Missoni stripe print. Size estimate: XS/S Measurements: Bandeau Top: Bust: 32-34 inches Skirt: Waist: 25 inches Hips: 34 inches Len...
Missoni Green & Blue Metallic Knit Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Studio City, CA
Missoni orange label green and blue metallic lurex knit maxi dress with a halter style top.
Amazing Missoni Sz 8 1990s Vintage Cut Out Back Metallic Striped 90s Knit Dress
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 90s MISSONI striped metallic dress, with a cut-out back!
1990s Missoni 90s Vintage Mini Dress, Tunic Top, Or Skirt Zig Zag Brown + Yellow
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Early 1990s Missoni signature zig zag 3 - in - 1 ! Can easily be a mini dress, strapless dress, tunic top, or a skirt! Features fantastic warm colors of yellow, brown, grey and white...
Missoni 1990s Does 1960s Pink + Tan Signature Chevron Print Vintage Shift Dress
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 90s does 60s MISSONI Orange Label mod bubblegum pink and tan shift dress!
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Size: Medium - Large
Missoni 1990s Hot Pink + Neon Orange + Gray Silk Jersey Vintage Trapeze Dress
By M Missoni, Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s MISSONI hot pink, neon orange, and grey silk jersey Trapeze babydoll / empire waist dress! Features a tie-dye like print throughout. Simply slips over the head. Comfortable ...
70's Missoni Vintage Caftan with Matching Sash -Never Worn
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
Vintage Colorful Missoni 70's Silk Jersey Caftan with Matching Sash-Fits Small to Large-Never Worn-Original Label Attached
Vintage Missoni Size 46 / US 10 2000s Fully Sequin Blue Y2K Knit Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Never worn early 2000s MISSONI fully sequined striped knit halter dress ! Features vibrant colors of blue, turquoise, navy blue and yellow throughout. Thousands of hand-sewn clear se...
Vintage 1990s Missoni brown label multi color dress and matching cardigan set
By Missoni, Missoni Brown label
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Stunning Vintage 1990s Missoni multicolored dress with a matching cardigan.
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Size: Small - Medium
Missoni for Neiman Marcus 1980s Blue Black Chain Link Print Sweater Dress Set
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish 80s vintage MISSONI for NEIMAN MARCUS knit sweater and pleated skirt dress set!
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Size: Small - Medium
Vintage Missoni Black and Gold Hand Painted Crop Top & Skirt Set Musuem Worthy!
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Out-of-this-world (musuem worthy) vintage MISSONI black knit crop top, and hand painted skirt! Skirt features bodcon black knit waistband, with layers of tulle, forming a bubble/ball...
Missoni Vintage Knit Novelty Faces Top and Skirt Two Piece Dress Set, 1980s
By Missoni
Located in Sparks, NV
Colorful Missoni knit two piece set featuring stylized faces. Skirt and top both have the same pattern. Top Bust: 38" Waist: 34" Hips: 35" Sleeve Length: 23" Total Length: 22...
Missoni Vintage zig zag dress
By Missoni
Located in New York, NY
fabulous summer vintage Missoni zig zag cotton knit dress, Two wide straps with large buttons Pull on. size small.
Vintage Missoni Pleated Harlequin Silk Dress 1980
By Missoni
Located in Verviers, BE
Beautiful Multi-coloured silk dress from Missoni. Featuring a pleated neckline with frill detailing, a harlequin print, long sleeves and a pleated skirt. Fits a EU 36 to 38. Marked: ...
Missoni Red Knit Column Dress
By Missoni
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage Missoni brick red and black knit dress. Vertical ribbed knit design with matching string belt.
2000s Missoni Vintage Multicolor wool midi dress
By Missoni
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Missoni midi dress featuring a brown and black ribbed wool knit top and multicolor pleated skirt. Round deep plunge neckline and long sleeves. Flounced skirt with geometric pattern. ...
90s Missoni Vintage multicolor stretch midi dress
By Missoni
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Missoni multicolor stretch dress. Featuring a red, blue and purple pattern, round collar and raglan three-quarter lenght sleeves. Size: S Flat measurements Height: 101 cm Bust: 42 ...
Missoni vintage 1980's Silk Jersey Purple Dress with Scarf
By Missoni
Located in Toronto, ON
Missoni vintage 1980's silk jersey dress with matching scarf.
New With Tags Vintage Missoni Dress in colorful abstract Silk w Draped Neckline
By Missoni
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage Missoni dress still has its original tag and was never worn.
1973 Missoni Vintage Steel Blue Dress w Rope Belt & Lucite Buckle
By Missoni
Located in Portland, OR
This is a vintage Missoni blue wool knit dress from 1973. This iconic 1970's dress has a drop elastic waist and a pretty rope belt with a lucite clasp.
Vintage Missoni 2 Pc Striped Maglia Knit Dress w Skirt and Long Sleeve Top
By Missoni
Located in Portland, OR
This is a really fun vintage 1970's multicolored Missoni two-piece Maglia knit dress that has a long sleeve henley style top and a pleated elastic waist skirt.
Missoni Blue Cotton Polka Dot Long Maxi Dress
By Missoni
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Missoni Luxury 80s vintage woman dress. Long dress-like shirt, button closure up to the waist.
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Size: see description
Vintage Missoni 2pc Dress Purple & Copper Metallic Ruffled Top & Tiered Skirt
By Missoni
Located in Portland, OR
This is a wonderful vintage 1970's Missoni for Saks Fifth Avenue purple knit with metallic bronze lurex details.
M Missoni Vintage Black Lurex Knit Ruffled Short Dress M
By M Missoni
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Exhibit a stylish look by wearing this beautiful designer dress. Tailored using fine fabric this dress has a chic silhouette for a framing fit. Style the creation with chic accessori...
Missoni Blue Wool and Nylon Sweater Long Sheath Dress 1980s
By Missoni
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Missoni 80s vintage woman dress. Long sweater-like dress, 90% wool 10% nylon, blue and gray.
Missoni Gray and Blue Stripes Silk Long Sweater Sheath Dress 1980s V-Neck
By Missoni
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Missoni 80s vintage woman dress. Long sheath dress, 100% silk, V-neck, gray, light blue and pink with stripes.
Missoni Sequins 1980s
By Missoni
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine vintage Missoni sequined jacket and floor length skirt. 2pc. silk jersey print (grays, blues etc.) items completely covered in clear sequins. Open front jacket and elastic wai...
Vintage 1971 Missoni Couture Floral Bird Print Silk-Jersey Fringe Caftan Gown
By Missoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Missoni Couture documented iconic marigold-yellow floral bird garden print caftan gown from their 1971 collection. Such a rare and gorgeous color! Redefining an entire g...
Vintage Missoni rainbow knit button down sweater dress
By Missoni
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage Missoni rainbow knit button down sweater dress.
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Size: see description
1987 Missoni Vintage Dress in Black Abstract Print Deadstock with Original Tags
By Missoni
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage Missoni abstract graphic print dress is deadstock with its original tags still attached.
Missoni maxi vintage knit dress
By Missoni
Located in New York, NY
perfect summer vintage Missoni dress rayon knit in blur and yellow tones fully lined pristine condition size measurements 44 are taking flat bust 30 hips 32 length from the shoulder...
Missoni Vintage 70s Lurex Metallic Knit Colorful Dress with Braided Sash Belt
By Missoni
Located in TARRAGONA, ES
Missoni vintage 1970s metallic/lamé knit long-sleeve midi dress with braided sash belt (detachable).
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 88 Pinstripe Tailored Skirt Suit w Lace Eagle Appliqué
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Spring 1988 Jean Paul Gaultier two-piece tailored suit in cream wool with fine vertical pinstripes. Produced under the Japanese licensing line, known for high-quality construction an...
PRADA, Silk Peacock Appliqué, Limited Ed. Runway Collection Dress, S/S 2005
By Prada
Located in Kingston, NY
100% Silk Taffeta Authentic Prada Spring 2005 Runway Collection y2k Peacock Applique Dress. Silk printed fabric with appliqué peacock. Tie back with pleats, fitted “A” line look. ...
Etro Stripe Silk Top
By Etro
Located in London, GB
A fun silk top by Etro of Italy. The top is in a lovely silk with double layer cap sleaves. It has a v neckline with fold over detail . 92 % silk, 8% lycra. Made in Italy Size EU ,...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. The body of the dress is made of fine black stretch silk with functional adjustable lacing at the center front and b...
Emilio Pucci S/S 2012 Runway Unworn Embellished Sheer Lace Cutout Mini Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Emilio Pucci S/S 2012 Runway Unworn Embellished Sheer Lace Cutout Gold Mini Dress Look 31 from the Spring 2012 Collection by Peter Dundas. Size: IT 40 Condition: Unworn with addi...
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Pleated Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Fan Pleated Dress; with pleated gathering to central metal ring at midriff, satin-covered lightly-boned corset to interior. Fits US size 4, EU 34; Miss...
$1,490
Size: please refer to measurements
CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2015 Vanilla Cream Lace Bridal Gown Backless Wedding Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Claire Pettibone Romantique Collection 2015 Sample Wedding Dress Vanilla Cream Like with all lighter neutrals, sometimes this leans more yellow, and sometimes this leans more ivory B...
1990 Christian Lacroix Lace Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Austin, TX
CHRISTIAN LACROIX lace floral dress Condition: Excellent 29.5" bust, 26" waist, 29" hips, 42" length size US 4 / FR 36 / S
Rialto Large Needlepoint Handbag 1960s
By Rialto
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous large needlepoint handbag in a green, yellow and red abstract pattern on a black background. It has a shapely black Lucite frame, double rounded top handles, and gold clas...
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress
By Narciso Rodriguez
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Narciso Rodriguez 2018 Original Price $2,995 Special Capsule Collection for Barneys NY The most adorable softest baby pink color bordering on peach Pullover Lined 100% silk IT40 fits...
John Galliano Pink Silk Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular John Galliano silk gown in ombre shades of pink. The bodice has spaghetti straps and gathers onto 2 angled bands crossing at the waist. It has a 2 tier skirt, the sho...
Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top would be an exciting addition to any wardrobe, especially for someone who enjoys pieces that combine boldness, sophistication, and art...
$2,500
Size: fits like a USA 0 ; XXS/XS
BADGLEY MISCHKA 90's Vintage heavily beaded beige long evening gown maxi dress
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Sand colored and beautifully beaded long sleeve gown Missing size and comp tag, please see measurements below, fits like a size 0 Flawless Measurements in inc...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1996 2pc Floral & Denim Print Blazer Pant Suit Set
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1996 2pc Floral & Denim Print Blazer &Pants Suit Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Geneva, CH
Cut from airy sheer silk chiffon, this rare 1977 Spring-Summer Saint Laurent Rive Gauche maxi dress is shirred from under the chest to the hips for a flattering - though comfortable ...
In 1953, Ottavio “Tai” Missoni (1921–2013) and Rosita Missoni (b. 1931) opened a small knitwear shop in Gallarate, Italy, paving the way for what would become an iconic style of colorful chevron knit.
Missoni began with a tracksuit, which featured zippers down the legs because, as Rosita recalls it, “Tai was too lazy to take off his shoes when putting them on.” The couple’s fashion really took off, though, once they discovered the Raschel knitting machine on a trip to a shawl factory. The machine enabled the Missonis to knit multiple colors in a zigzag pattern, a motif that would go on to become synonymous with the Missoni brand across everything from its alluring vintage day dresses and sweaters to its purses, seating and rugs.
Missoni held its first fashion show in Florence in 1967 and caused a bit of a sensation when the models’ Lurex dresses proved translucent under the lights at the Pitti Palace. Scandal aside, the show went down in history as a hit, and the Missonis soon made their debut in the United States with the help of legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland, who gave the variegated Missoni stripe the Vogue seal of approval, saying, “Who says a rainbow has seven colors? It has many shades.” (It was also Vreeland who reportedly introduced the Missonis to Neiman Marcus president Stanley Marcus, effectively shepherding the brand to the American market.)
Missoni’s many-shaded rainbow would soon become an emblem of the 1970s fashion scene, earning the brand a permanent place in the fashion canon. In 1973, the New York Times proclaimed: “Missoni’s weaved garments have ended up universal materialistic trifles, as Vuitton sacks and Gucci shoes.”
The brand branched into the home market in 1983, with Rosita overseeing this new venture, Missoni Home, which included furniture, textiles and accessories. Daughter Angela succeeded her mother at the helm of the brand, where she served as creative director until 2021 and is currently president; her brother Luca is CEO, while her daughter Margherita was creative director of M Missoni, a modestly priced offshoot that was discontinued in 2021.
Find vintage Missoni clothing and accessories today on 1stDibs.
Luxurious and versatile, designer day dresses are as well suited to tea at an upscale hotel as they are to your next garden or rooftop party.
Today’s featherlight unisex day dresses — as well as the vibrant vintage day dresses of the 1950s and ’60s — look quite different from the heavy, fabric-rich de rigueur garments of the Victorian era. In the late 19th century, a woman of a certain standing might have multiple dresses to wear throughout the day: specifically, one or two for the daytime and one for the evening. For example, a long-sleeve silk dress with a prominently flared back and a round collar of gold beaded lace that hugs the neck would be suitable for stepping out during the day, while a velvet gown trimmed in silk embroidery but overall comparatively informal in appearance would be worn for afternoon tea at home. At night, a silk velvet evening dress could feature natural world motifs such as butterflies (a characteristic of Art Nouveau design) and have short sleeves adorned with lace and ruffles and a scooped neckline — the perfect attire for the theater.
During the 1920s, after all the chores were done, a woman would change from her housework clothing into a more fashionable day dress to run her errands or socialize. Some 1920s day dresses were brightly colored and featured bold patterns — a cotton dress with a dazzling floral print, perhaps, or, in the case of the more venturesome Art Deco apparel sold in high-end couture fashion boutiques of the era, semi-sheer silk garments embellished with three-dimensional beadwork or rich metallic gold lamé.
Today, a closet full of casual vintage day dresses is a must-have. Whether you opt for black, crimson or beige, day dresses bring an element of glamour to your next appointment, and in the summer, who doesn’t love a wonderfully simple, lightweight day dress cut in cotton and linen?
Because different fashion designers of every decade have offered their own take on the widely loved day dress, you’ll be able to find a variety of vintage and designer day dresses on 1stDibs. Search by creator to find enduring designs by the likes of Emilio Pucci, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior, or browse by period to uncover a scintillating collection of cotton and satin patterned dresses of the 1950s and ’60s.