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1980'S Black & Peach Acetate Satin Short Sleeve French Cocktail Dress
By Angela Missoni
Located in New York, NY
Fully lined in satin 1980'S Black & Peach Acetate Satin Short Sleeve French Cocktail Dress
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1980s Retro French Cocktail Dress
John French - Cocktail Dress - Limited Edition
By John French
Located in London, GB
John French - Cocktail Dress - Limited Edition
A model wearing a cocktail dress, John French (1907
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1960s Modern Retro French Cocktail Dress
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Black and White
Vintage 1980s French cocktail dress, sequin, lace, wet look
Located in NEWARK, GB
This 1980s French number has it all going on!
This amazing cocktail dress is certainly a statement
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Late 20th Century French Retro French Cocktail Dress
A Jacques Heim Cocktail Chiffon Embroidered Dress and bolero Circa 1965
By Jacques Heim
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965
France
Cocktail dress in navy silk tulle embroidered with floche silk and its bolero
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1960s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
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Size: Equivalent to French size 38-39
A French Navy Chiffon Cocktail Dress with White Polka Dots Circa 1975
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1975
France
Elegant cocktail or ceremonial dress in navy chiffon printed with white polka
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1970s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
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Size: Equivalent French size 38
1980S Black Cotton Velvet & Gathered Taffeta French Vintage Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black Cotton Velvet & Gathered Taffeta French Vintage Cocktail Dress
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1980s Retro French Cocktail Dress
Philippe Venet Haute Couture Cocktail Dress
By Philippe Venet
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare 70's Philippe Venet haute couture marigold silk dress. Fully lined in a refined matching silk
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1970s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
A Jeanne Lanvin Couture cocktail Dress, Circa 1965
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965
France
Elegant cocktail dress in black gazar and thin stripes gold, vermilion, gray and
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1960s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Sleeveless cocktail dress with Pansy print Guy Laroche
By Guy Laroche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless cocktail dress with Pansy print. Fabric composition: Rayon. Lining composition: acetate
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1990s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Thierry Mugler Cocktail Dress with Pleated Fan Peplum
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Thierry Mugler Cocktail Dress with Pleated Fan Peplum in heavy black silk crepe. Strictly
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1980s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Wrap silk printed cocktail dress Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wrap silk printed cocktail dress. Flat Hook&eye closure in the middle front. No fabric tag
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1980s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Silk jersey cocktail dress with leopard print Leonard Fashion
By Leonard Fashion
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk jersey cocktail dress with leopard print and branded fabric. Pockets on both side, shoulder
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1970s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Multicolor silk jacquard printed cocktail dress Guy Laroche Boutique
By Guy Laroche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Multicolor silk jacquard printed cocktail dress. Fabric button & buttonhole on the middle back and
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1980s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Silk leopard printed cocktail dress Jean-Louis Scherrer Boutique
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk leopard printed cocktail dress.Shoulder pad. Fabric buttons. Cutwork. Biais. Lining only on
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1980s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Silk cocktail dress with leopard print Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk cocktail dress with leopard print. No fabric composition tag but the lining is probably
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1980s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Sleeveless pink wool cocktail dress Guy Laroche Circa 1960's
By Guy Laroche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless pink wool cocktail dress . Silk lining. Zip in the left side on the back + hook&eye
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1960s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Sleeveless cocktail dress in silver lurex knit Pierre Balmain Les Tricots
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless cocktail dress in silver lurex knit . No fabric composition tag but lining probably
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1960s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
White sleeveless silk jacquard cocktail dress with shell pattern Grès Paris
By Madame Gres
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White sleeveless silk jacquard cocktail dress ( or wedding dress ) with shell pattern. Zip in the
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Late 20th Century French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Ungaro Attributed Haute Couture A-Line Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Geneva, CH
Late sixties silk crepe printed dress attributed to Ungaro couture. Lovely A-line cut, zipped in
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1960s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Pale blue cocktail dress with tie around the bust Thierry Mugler
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale blue cocktail dress with tie around the bust. Raglan sleeve. Thin shoulder pad. Fabric
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Late 20th Century French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Rare cocktail dress in flower printed nylon Création Givenchy Université 1955
By Givenchy
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Rare cocktail dress in flower printed nylon. Zip in the middle back. Wrap on the bust and in the
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1950s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Silver lurex knit and lace cocktail dress Chantal THOMASS Circa 1990's
By Chantal Thomass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silver lurex knit and lace cocktail dress .
Fabric composition: 69% rayon, 25% nylon, 6% lycra
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1990s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Black satin cocktail dress with snap closure Thierry Mugler Circa 1990's
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin cocktail dress with snap closure. in the middle front and cuffs. Main fabric
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1990s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Vintage Tricosa Cocktail Dress
By Tricosa, Tricosa Paris
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress by Tricosa. The dress is in a soft gold colour with brunt orange
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1960s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Black wool cocktail dress with and satin belt & bow Vager Nastat Real
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool cocktail dress with 3 lays on the skirt and satin belt ( and belt-loop) & bow. Kaki
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1960s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Navy blue crepe cocktail dress pleated on the bust Jeanne Lanvin Castillo
By Antonio del Castillo, Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue crepe cocktail dress pleated on the bust . Asymmetrical zip underneath going from the
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1950s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Printed silk jacquard cocktail dress with pleated collar and pockets Nina Ricci
By Nina Ricci
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed silk jacquard cocktail dress with pleated collar and pockets.Off-white silk lining on the
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1980s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Black silk cocktail dress with see-through tulle Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk cocktail dress with see-through tulle on the waist
Zip and hook&eye in the middle back
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1990s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Size: 38 (Fr) 8 (US) M
Emanuel Ungaro Draped Knotted Cut-Out Cocktail Dress, Circa 1985
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Geneva, CH
Designed more than thirty years ago, this 80's Ungaro Parallèle cocktail dress is still furiously
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1980s European Retro French Cocktail Dress
Silver cocktail dress Paco Rabanne
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silver cocktail dress . Fabric composition: 91% triacetate, 9% polyamide.
SIZE M
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1990s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Black rayon cocktail dress with bow and bow on pockets Nina Ricci Boutique
By Nina Ricci
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black rayon cocktail dress with bow and bow on pockets. Acetate lining. Buttons and buttonhole in
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1950s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
A French Pierre Balmain Printed Silk Dress, Circa 1980
By Pierre Balmain Couture
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980
France
Pierre Balmain summer dress in blue silk with polka dots in shades of yellow
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1980s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
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Size: Equivalent French Size 40/42
Chanel vintage chiffon cocktail dress
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Vintage printed chiffon and gold chain bustier cocktail's dress with Chanel "boutique" label
Back
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1990s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
1950S Black Floral Lace Strapless Fit & Flare Cocktail Dress From Paris
Located in New York, NY
Lace Strapless Fit & Flare Cocktail Dress From Paris
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1950s Retro French Cocktail Dress
Vintage Herve Leger Cocktail Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Herve Leger. The dress is in an attractive dark aubergine colour with
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1980s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Vintage Didier Ludot Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Didier Ludot , Paris. The dress has a deep v neckline, short sleaves, two
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1990s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Chanel Couture Chiffon Cocktail Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Couture,apricot tone, sleeveless, chiffon, chemise style, cocktail dress,
having diagonal
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1980s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
1950s French Couture Yellow Silk Chiffon Sequin Beaded Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful late 1950s French couture lemon yellow beaded blouson dress from Pouppone. We
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1950s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
A Christian Dior/Gianfranco Ferré Couture Pink Chiffon Dress Circa 1990
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1989 - 1990
France
Cocktail dress in raspberry pink silk muslin from Dior-Gianfranco Ferré
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1990s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
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Size: Equivalent french size 36
A French Couture sequin embroidered Evening Dress Circa 1990/2000
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1990/2000
France
Short dress in green tulle embroidered with iridescent green glitter
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1990s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36 - 38
Chanel vintage red chiffon cocktail dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Vintage red chiffon bustier cocktail's dress with Chanel "boutique" label
Back width = 40cm
French
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1990s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Ted Lapidus Devoré Velvet Cocktail Dress
By Ted Lapidus
Located in Alford, MA
C. 1960s Ted Lapidus dress fashioned of black devoré velvet on a chiffon ground, the floral-design
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1960s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
1950s Floral Taffeta Silk French Couture New Look Style Dress
Located in London, GB
This stylish 1950s French couture silk taffeta rose print dress has a classic 50s ‘New Look’ style
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1950s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
A Gold and Green Lurex knitwear Party Dress - France Circa 1970
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970
France
Long party dress made of gold Lurex and green fluorescent Lurex knitwear and
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1970s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
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Size: Equivalent size France 36
A Jeanne Lanvin Castillo Couture Printed Silk Dress - French Circa 1960
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1960
France
Silk dress with black polka dots on a white background accompanied by a similar
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1960s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
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Size: Equivalent french Size 36/38
Vintage Pichat Chaleard Rasberry Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress by Pichat Chaleard ( Paris and Lyon) . The dress is a pretty
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1960s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Thierry Mugler Draped & Fringed Cocktail Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Geneva, CH
black viscose, the dress is artfully draped and gathered to produce a wrapping effect around the body
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1990s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Vintage Bernard Freres Silk Cocktail Dress
By Bernard Freres
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage silk dress by Bernard Freres. The dress is in a pretty brown colour with a scoop
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1960s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier Long Red Jersey Knit and Chiffon Dress, French Circa 1990
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1990
France
Long dress in red jersey knit Jean Paul Gaultier. Wide collar in beige chiffon
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1990s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
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Size: Equivalent french 38 size
Yves Saint Laurent One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, one shoulder, black matellase, cocktail dress having a subtle
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1970s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Yves Saint Laurent RIve Gauche Cocktail dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, black faille cocktail dress, having satin edging detail and a
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1980s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Vintage Vicky Tiel Couture Black Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A stunning black vintage cocktail dress by Vicky Tiel Couture. The dress has a v neckline with
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1950s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Givenchy Couture Velvet and Sequined Cocktail Dress
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy Couture, black velvet cocktail dress having black sequins embellishment in the form of
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1980s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
1980s Chloe Dress
By Chloé
Located in Kingston, NY
This Chloé Dress features a delicate ruffle cascading down the front, and an earthy palette in
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1980s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Jean Louis Sherrer Lacquered Lace Cocktail Dress
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in New York, NY
Lovely J.L Scherrer cocktail dress in black lacquered lace over black velvet boned bustier dress
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1980s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Paco Rabanne Made in Paris Cocktail Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Sharon, CT
Scalloped layers of material, fully line. zipper on side. Fits American size 4-6
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1980s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Givenchy Attributed Haute Couture Organza Cocktail Dress
Located in Geneva, CH
End of fifties-early sixties organza floral print dress attributed to Hubert de Givenchy. Train
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1950s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Sharon, CT
A beautiful YSL Rive Gauche Paris, France black cocktail dress, with a silk belt with a large
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1980s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
Mugler Vintage Long Cocktail Dress with Distinctive Neckline
By Mugler
Located in Milano, IT
Very rare vintage dress designed by Thierry Mugler in the 1980s, made in France.
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1980s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress.
fit size 4
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1990s French Retro French Cocktail Dress
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Retro French Cocktail Dress For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary retro French cocktail dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Brown and more. Finding the perfect retro French cocktail dress 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 20th Century, can also be found on the site. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior and Thierry Mugler are consistently popular. Finding a retro French cocktail dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 80 pieces available to browse for men as well.
How Much is a Retro French Cocktail Dress?
The price for a retro French cocktail dress starts at $85 and tops out at $65,000, and on average, selling for $1,146.
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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