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1960's Mod Paisley Paper Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's iconic mod paper dress. Allover pastel mod paisley print. Sleeveless with an A-line cut
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1960s American Mini Dresses

1968 Nixon Campaign Paper Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into a piece of American political history with the iconic 1968 Nixon Campaign Paper Dress
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1960s American Day Dresses

A paper Dress and adhesive tape by Anik Robelin for Paco Rabanne Paris - C. 1967
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1967 France Gadget paper dress created in Roanne by Anik Robelin for Paco Rabanne
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1960s French Informal Dresses

London Series Poster 1st Edition "Eye" Paper Dress by Harry Gordon, 1968
By Harry Gordon
Located in Boca Raton, FL
In the wake of pop-art during the 1960s, items such as “paper” dresses became all the rage. With a
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Sealed Scott Paper Caper Black and White Op Art Paper Dress – S, 1966
Located in Tucson, AZ
The dress that started it all, this Scott Paper Company shift was an advertising gimmick used to
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1960s American Casual Dresses

Mod Retro Flower Print Paper Shift Dress c 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Mod retro flower print "paper" a-line shift dress c 1960s The whimsical avant-garde paper dresses
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1960s American Shift Dresses

London Series 1st Edition Poster Dresses a Framed Set of All Five Paper Dresses
By Harry Gordon
Located in New Hope, PA
This rare and complete set of five London Series Poster Dresses was designed by Harry Gordon in
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1960s American Decorative Objects

1960s Black and White Paper Shift Dress Psychedelic Zebra Print Mod Vintage 60s
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic black and white psychedelic zebra animal print mod paper shift dress ! Simply slips over the
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Vintage Paper Thin Sheer Metallic Flecked Silk Dress
By The Silk Farm by Icinoo, Neiman Marcus
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning 1970s vintage dress in gorgeous paper thin silk. The fabric is flecked with metallic
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1970s American Day Dresses

Lanvin Alber Elbaz Face Print Dress x Paper Fan
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Lanvin dress and fan with Alber Elbaz face print Dress is good condition with some marks on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

1970s Vintage Paper Thin Sheer Metallic Flecked Silk Dress
By The Silk Farm, Icinoo
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning 1970s vintage dress in gorgeous paper thin silk. The fabric is flecked with metallic
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1970s North Korean Day Dresses

1970s Paper Thin Blue Silk Vintage Dress with Billowy Batwing Sleeves
By The Silk Farm by Icinoo
Located in Sparks, NV
Delicate paper thin silk dress in shimmery blue with a cherry blossom floral print, huge billowy
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1970s American Day Dresses

1970 Vintage Paper Thin Indian Print Silk Dress + Sash by The Silk Farm
By Icinoo, The Silk Farm
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage 1970s sheer India print paper thin silk dress by The Silk Farm. Unlined with
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1970s American Day Dresses

The Silk Farm by Icinoo 1970s Vintage Paper Thin Metallic Flecked Paisley Dress
By Icinoo, The Silk Farm
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning metallic flecked paper thin silk dress with a paisley print by The Silk Farm by Icinoo
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1970s North Korean Day Dresses

Norma Kamali Vintage Light Beige Black Paper-cutting Printed Dress
By Norma Kamali
Located in Berlin, DE
Norma Kamali vintage shirt dress in light beige and black contrasted. Black all over abstract
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1990s American Casual Dresses

SS17 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Teddy Bear Paper Doll Red Intarsia Dress
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS17 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Teddy Bear Paper Doll Red Intarsia Dress Additional Information
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2010s Italian Mini Dresses

1970s Vintage Metallic Paper Thin Indian Print Silk Dress with Batwing Sleeves
By Icinoo, The Silk Farm
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous paper thin metallic printed silk dress with batwing sleeves by The Silk Farm. Unlined with
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1970s American Caftans

Galanos Vintage Black Wool Dress, Circa 1960's
By Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black dress by Galanos, from the 1960's. The dress has 3/4" gathered sleeves, a
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1960s Day Dresses

1970s Vintage Metallic Paper Thin Indian Print Silk Dress with Batwing Sleeves
By Icinoo, The Silk Farm
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous paper thin metallic printed silk dress with batwing sleeves by The Silk Farm. Unlined with
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1970s American Caftans

LORO PIANA Size 2 Black Virgin Wool Paper Pleated Wide Leg Dress Pants
By Loro Piana
Located in San Francisco, CA
LORO PIANA dress pants in a black virgin wool and textile paper blend fabric featuring a pleated
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Lanvin Black and Hot Pink Sleeveless Mini Dress with Pleated Skirt, 2007
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Studio City, CA
2007 Lanvin black silk, viscose and paper blend mini dress with pleating at the waistline and skirt
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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Fendi 365 Black and White Checked Day Dress with hidden skirt, 1980's
By Fendi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black and white checked day dress by Fendi 365, from the 1980's. The dress signature
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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Vicky Tiel Black Strapless Cocktail Dress, Circa 1980
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a sexy black strapless cocktail dress by Vicky Tiel, from the 1980's. It has a detailed
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1970s Werle Beverly Hills Vintage Black Sheer Silk + Lace Dress
By Daniel Werle
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage Werle dress in paper thin silk with full blouson sleeves and lace trim. This dress
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

2pc Black Sequin Gown with Silk Slip Dress, Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mason The Paper Bag Princess, Inc.
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1940s Evening Gowns

Ceil Chapman Vintage Cocktail Dress, Circa 1960s
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage light pink rose strapless cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman from the 1960's. The
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Ceil Chapman Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress, Circa 1950
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage silver and gold multi-colored metallic floral print cocktail dress by Ceil
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Victor Costa Black and Pink Silk Cocktail Dress, Circa 1980s
By Victor Costa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is black silk cocktail dress with a hot pink underlay by Victor Costa, from the 1980's. The
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Black Silk and Lace Cocktail Dress with Sash Belt Circa 1990
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gorgeous black silk cocktail dress by Geoffrey Beene, from 1990. It has white lace detail
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Elizabeth Mason Couture Silk & Lace Cocktail Dress size 2 (or made to measure)
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of the fine doupioni silk and French lace. There is a center back zipper
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

Elizabeth Mason Couture Black Silk Doupioni 'Maria' Gown Made-to-Measure
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and glamorous one dress at a time". Elizabeth Mason The Paper Bag Princess, Inc.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Evening Gowns

Elizabeth Mason Couture Black "No Strings Attached" Gown Made to Order
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to hem): 55" About the Designer: Elizabeth Mason, Owner and CEO of The Paper Bag Princess, Vintage
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Evening Dresses

Elizabeth Mason Couture Black Silk Jersey "Uta" Gown
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
" Length (Center front to hem): 58" About the Designer: Elizabeth Mason, Owner and CEO of The Paper Bag
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Evening Gowns

Christian Dior Haute Couture 3pc Burgundy Wool Coat Set, Betsy Bloomingdale 1971
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
" Hip: 36" Belt: Length:31.5" Height: 2.5" Elizabeth Mason The Paper Bag Princess, Inc.
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1970s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN peplum dress with notebook paper print
By McQ Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unusual, draped peplum dress with notebook paper print and black pencil skirt designed by Alexander
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Early 2000s Italian Skirt Suits

Chloe Taupe Diamond Weave Silk Paper Bag Waist Gathered Tie Leg Trouser
By Chloé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
diamond weave silk these trousers bridge the gap between dress and casual. Paper bag waist ties with silk
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wide Leg Pants

Iconic Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Saharienne Ensemble
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
previously on 57th St off 5th Ave. Set includes Iconic Tunic/dress, paper bag waist, quilted and pleated
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1970s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1960s Butterfinger Paper Dress
Located in Bozeman, MT
story of the paper dress (not in Ilene’s book.) Ms. Ephron recalled, “Everybody decided to buy one or
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1960s American Curiosities

1960s Baby Ruth Paper Dress, Mint w/ Mailer
Located in Bozeman, MT
question that the 1960s paper dress featuring the logo (and ingredients) is a true original.
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1960s American Curiosities

TRAVILLA Blk & Green Panel Paper Bag Waist Dress
By Travilla
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Description: This is the perfect dress for the Holidays. * The top portion has a
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bob Mackie 1980s Vintage Black Lace & Sequins Illusion Dress w Paper Bag Waist
By Bob Mackie
Located in Portland, OR
dress has a drop paper bag style waist and the skirt portion of the dress is in black moire taffeta with
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1984 Franco Moschino Paper Doll Sweatshirt w Image of Red Dress From Runway
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Portland, OR
intelligent, satirical wit of Franco Moschino! This rare vintage Moschino top is white and features a paper
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1980s Italian Shirts

Universal Studios Paper Dress, 1968
Located in New Hope, PA
Universal Studios, The Big Ones for '68 is a very rare two sided paper dress. It was a promotional
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1960s American Day Dresses

The Hand Paper Dress
By Harry Gordon
Located in New Hope, PA
This is one of five paper dresses designed by Harry Gordon in the 1960's for the London Series
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1960s American Decorative Objects

London Series Poster 1st Edition "Rose" Paper Dress by Harry Gordon, 1968
By Harry Gordon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, features an image of a rose on a paper dress comprised of screen-printed tisse, wool pup and rayon mesh
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1960s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1960's Mod Beau Monde Go Go Blue & Green Paper Dress
Located in Atlanta, GA
The paper dress is a piece of fashion history...a gimmick started by the Scott Paper Company and
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1960s American Casual Dresses

1960's Mod Beau Monde Go Go Neon Pink Paper Dress
Located in Atlanta, GA
The paper dress is a piece of fashion history...a gimmick started by the Scott Paper Company and
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1960s American Shift Dresses

Universal Studios Paper Dress "The Big Ones for '68" style of Andy Warhol
By Universal Studios
Located in New Hope, PA
Distributed by Universal Studios in 1968 this paper dress features all of the stars from their
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1960s American Globes

London Series Poster Dress, The Cat
By Harry Gordon
Located in New Hope, PA
This is one of five paper dresses designed by Harry Gordon in the 1960's for the London Series
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1960s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

London Series Poster Dress, The Hand
By Harry Gordon
Located in New Hope, PA
This is one of five paper dresses designed by Harry Gordon in the 1960's for the London Series
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1960s American Shift Dresses

Jil Sander Brown Short Sleeve Midi Dress Size M
By Jil Sander
Located in London, GB
designer resale item. Details Brown Washi paper Dress Midi Short sleeves Round
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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

1970s Paper Thin 100% Sheer Silk Indian Hand-Block Print Dress
By Judith Ann
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning paper thing silk dress with a hand block printed Indian design by Ritu Kumar
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1970s Indian Day Dresses

Rare Comme Des Garcons "Paper Doll" Roses Foral Dress 2012 Collection NWT
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Comme Des Garcons "Paper Doll" Dress from 2012 collection Floral print, roses pattern . New with
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Day Dresses

1970s The Silk Farm by Icinoo Paper Thin Metallic Flecked Vintage Floral Dress
By The Silk Farm
Located in Sparks, NV
. Stunning paper thin silk chiffon fabric. By The Silk Farm by Icinoo. This dress is a marked size 12 and
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1970s American Day Dresses

COMME DES GARCONS AD2012 2D Flatpack Paper Doll black wool draped hip dress XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS AD2012 2D Flatpack Paper Doll black wool draped hip dress XS COMME DES GARCONS
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Missoni Metallic Knit Dress
By Missoni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This knit dress is fashioned by Missoni. It has wonderful neutral hues with a hint of metallic
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Joyful Paper Lantern Japanese Shibori Kimono
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand work to the Shibori dying of this kimono silk in a pattern of playful rice paper
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Day Dresses

Alaia Cream Knit Long Sleeve Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a cream knit long sleeve dress by Alai, from the 1990's. The dress has a cut out in the
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1990s French Day Dresses

Alaia Red Sleeveless Dress, Circa 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a red stretch sleeveless dress by Alaia, from the 1990's. The dress has a deep scoop
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Galanos Black Short Sleeve Bow Dress
By Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful Galanos dress with silk bow detail and side slit. Measurements (Approximate
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1950s American Day Dresses

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Paper Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of paper dresses. Many people prefer Brown paper dresses, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Blue and more options on these pages. 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. Paper dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Harry Gordon, The Silk Farm and Icinoo are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Paper Dresses?

Prices for paper dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $100 and can go as high as $5,800, while these items, on average, fetch $675.

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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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