Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Futuristic Japanese designer Issey Miyake is a master of form and fabric, known for creating beautiful sculptural garments that pay homage to the past while bringing us somewhere new and enchanting. Special attention to the fabrics and materials used allow Miyake to create spectacular garments that rely upon unique volumes and textures. Presumably from 2007, this Issey Miyake Fête dress...

1960s Hanae Mori Silk - Begdorf Goodman Tangerine floral print silk strapless gown with bow and shawl. Dress measurement : Bust : 34 inches / Waist : 28 inches/ Hip 36 inches Dress l...

A stunning wedding kimono dating from the 1980s . In red shot silk with gold thread detail in the design of Cranes, Ume,/ Plum Blossom and Bamboo. Crane...

Green Kimono Uchikake is a gorgeous and majestic Japanese uchikake silk wedding kimono fully embroidered with chrysanthemum flowers and fans. CONDIT...

Introducing the epitome of timeless sophistication: the Jil Stuart Black Sweetheart Plunge Crisscross Gown. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail and designed to captivate, thi...

▪ Brand: Comme Des Garçons ▪ Creative Director: Rei Kawakubo ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1984 ▪ Fabric: 65% Rayon, 35% Silk ▪ Details: Large asymmetric drapes and tucks sewn with a wh...

vintage JUNYA WATANABE 1997 green oriental floral jacquard irregular dress M Reference: CRTI/A00323 Brand: Junya Watanabe Designer: Junya Watanabe Collection: 1997 Material: Rayon Co...

We always love finding vintage Issey Miyake avant garde pieces and this particular dress came from and estate of a woman who lived in Japan in the late 1990's and early 2000's and co...

Cream silk, dress with floral detail designed by Rei Kawakubo for Comme Des Garcons dating to the 2012 Spring/Summer collection. Size 'M'. Would be spectacular as a wedding dress. Ap...

▪ Yohji Yamamoto Black and Red Wool Asymmetric Convertible Maxi Dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2012 ▪ Crafted from high-quality fine wool jersey ▪ A striking contrasting red panel runs horizont...

Black, asymmetrical one shoulder dress with wrap around pleated skirt designed by Rei Kawakubo for Comme Des Garcons dating to 1989. Size 'M'. Approximate measurement at interior of ...

Vintage Issey Miyake Sapphire Japanese Blue Satin Ribbon Cage Dress, 1990s Drawing inspiration from nature, futuristic Japanese designer Issey Miyake is known for his genius with for...

rare JUNYA WATANABE 1999 Vintage grey tweed convertible blazer dress look S Reference: CRTI/A00745 Brand: Junya Watanabe Designer: Junya Watanabe Collection: AW 1999 - Runway Materia...

- Comme Des Garçons by Rei Kawakubo - Sold by Gold Palms Vintage - Spring Summer 1998 “Clustering Beauty” collection - Grey silk and cotton maxi dress - Multi-layered standing collar...

Comme des Garçons Black and Gold Polka Dot Sheer Mesh Long Dress - Size Small This early 2000’s sheer black and gold polka dot long dress is a really showstopper. 20+ years later the...

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Issey Miyake white "goddess" concept dress from the SS 2003 collection. Made of high-quality materials, this dress features a white...

Own a piece of fashion history with this exceptional dress from Issey Miyake's 1989 Reverse Pleats Collection. Crafted in black polyester, an ideal fabric for pleating, this museum-quality dress showcases Miyake's mastery of folding techniques and his innovative approach to creating pleated garments that move with grace and style. The dress features reversed micro pleats with horizontal creases along the sleeves and body, creating upward folds—a technique unique to Miyake that sets this dress apart. Starting with a simple, slightly off-center V neckline, the voluminous, asymmetric fabric at the shoulders takes center stage. Manipulate it into upright shapes or abstract folds for a dynamic, ever-changing look. The horizontal upward folds create a tiered, three-dimensional spiral around each arm and repeat along the body, forming a captivating textural rhythm. This rare and highly collectible dress is part of museum exhibits, showcasing Issey Miyake's impact on the fashion world. The reversed pleats and unique folding technique make it an iconic collector's piece. The somewhat dainty long sleeves and spiraling folds follow the natural lines of the body, creating a pleasing visual effect. Indulge in the artistry of Issey Miyake's design philosophy. This dress is not just a garment; it's a sculptural masterpiece that transcends time and trends, making a bold statement with every movement. Elevate your wardrobe with this iconic Issey Miyake dress—an investment in timeless style and innovation. Style this with a Bvlgari choker...

Autumn Winter Collection 1994-1995 Japan - France Iconic black pleated polyester maxi dress by Issey Miyaké, from the collection entitled "Staircase Pleats" or "ziggurat" from the Autumn Winter 1994-1995 fashion...

new YOHJI YAMAMOTO rare 1995 shibori dyed green black deconstructed dress S Reference: PYCN/A00062 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Designer: Yohji Yamamoto Collection:...

Fall Winter 2015/16 Black velvet long sleeve dress Cheongsam snap buttons closure Above knee length ▪ Made in Japan Condition: Excellent Size: FR 38 - EN 42 - UK 10 - US 8 (EU) ...

COMME DES GARCONS Vintage AW94 black wool raw edge slit sides tie back dress M Reference: CRTI/A00048 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: AD1994 Material: Woo...

COMME DES GARCONS Vintage nude black sheer overlay A-line bias dress S Cindy Sherman Reference: PYCN/A00098 Brand: Comme Des Garcons As seen on: Cindy Sherman Material: Cotton, Blend...

YOHJI YAMAMOTO Vintage dark brown silk blend flap pockets mandarin collar jacket skirt set S Reference: PYCN/A00104 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Material: Silk, Blend Color: Brown Pattern: ...

TOGA ARCHIVES PULLA black crushed velvet twill layered tie back zip midi dress FR36 S Reference: BSHW/A00019 Brand: Toga Archives Collection: PULLA Material: Rayon, Blend Color: Blac...

COMME DES GARCONS 1998 Vintage grey cowl neck flutter seam 3D cut midi dress S Reference: PYCN/A00099 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: SS1998 Material: Ray...

TOGA ARCHIVES metallic silver lurex pleats layered hem ribbed long sleeves dress FR36 S Reference: BSHW/A00020 Brand: Toga Archives Material: Polyester, Cotton Color: Silver, Grey Pa...

SACAI 2022 cream satin collar placket green belted pleated layered skirt shirt dress JP1 S Reference: AAWC/A00512 Brand: Sacai Designer: Chitose Abe Collection: 2022 Material: Polyes...

Rare vintage knit dress by Junko Koshino. Asymmetric hemline and yellow, black and silver striped design. Details: Unlined Shoulder Pads Can Be Re...

A headturning vintage kimono, with a multicolour floral basket design. The kimono has orange colour at the hem, and gold details around the petals. Meas...

JUNYA WATANABE 2008 100% wool grey asymmetric infinity loop sleeve draped dress XS
Reference: CAWG/A00272
Brand: Junya watanabe
Desi...

A new silver Bao Bao handbag by Issey Miyake. The bag consists of black mesh with geometric silver PVC overlay appliques, 2 top adjustable handles, an inner zi...

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage black velvet crisscross corset red dolman cocktail dress IT7AR S Reference: TGAS/D00286 Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Material: Triacetate, Po...

RARE set by Kansai Yamamoto! Dress/pullover + pants. Pattern: night with red moon and birds. 2 of the birds carry golden perls. The moon is made by glitters. Lurex look. Fabric: wool, yarn, nylon. Metalic effect. VERY GOOD condition! SIZE Men: it fits from XS to small. Women: it fits XS to medium...

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage bright yellow wrap front vampire collar ruffle skirt suit IT7AR Reference: TGAS/D00121 Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Material: Polyester, Line...

A vintage midcentury red color silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial wedding kimono. One of a kind handcrafted . Fabulous museum quality ceremonial piece in pure silk with in...

In an atypical Japanese-dye color for Rei Kawakubo, in 1999 she designed this translucent salmon-pink bias-cut satin sleeveless maxi dress evening gown for her brand Comme des Garcons, which debuted on a model walking the Paris runway that Fall as "Look 12" among the Vogue photo-coverage of her Spring/Summer 2000 collection. The unusual V-neck shape creates a central drape in the front of the unlined dress that prevents the synthetic semi-transparent fabric from clinging to the torso, while still enabling the lower part to swoosh while walking. With the exception of the brand tag, all others were removed by the sole owner to eliminate bulk and visibility through the dress. If the buyer would prefer, the fabric can be made shinier and completely smooth with professional pressing. Please notice that In a couple of our photos the white drapery next to or below the dress was converted by 1stDibs auto-editing to appear like trailing elements, where there are none. Also, as we used a backless mannequin for our photos, the rear side of the dress at the top is draping inward--not outward. We have other textural colorful items with over-dyed unique appliques from this same Spring/Summer 2000 collection if the buyer may want to layer pieces for a look similar to the fashion show. This is such a beautiful minimal dress...

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Issey Miyake red Pleats Please dress featuring iconic Fortuny-style pleats, dragon propaganda pr...

Pristine Yohji Yamamoto Black Dress with two different wearing / styling options. Tags still attached, 100% Rayon and zipper detail for the...

Designed by Jean Paul Gaultier Femme circa 1990's. Dress features a military-style color palette in camouflage print. A vintage camo print similar t...

Junya Wantanabe made this inimitable white ruched floaty sleeveless semi-transparent dress with distinct parachute elements as "Look 1 and 2" (see photos) for the Parisian fashion show debut of his Spring/Summer 2003 collection, which was produced by his design mentor Rei Kawakubo's Japanese brand Comme des Garcons. The stunning combination of contrasts range from romantic-and-combat themes, gathered-and-flowing construction, raw-and-finished seams, soft-and-hard materials, and cutout-and-semi-transparent fabric. Secured on the exterior of the dress with bold silver-metal hardware, the 100%-cotton grosgrain-ribbon parachute-like straps are partly enclosed within multiple diagonal and vertical ruched channels to enable adjustment of the light synthetic-fabric draping and swags, such as for lengthening the dress. Strap ends freely hang from functional hardware on the front of the dress and below the sides as if they could be yanked to release the fabric into a drifty parachute sail. The reverse side of the dress is notable for the ruffled diamond-shaped cutout at the lower back and its framing set of adjustable looped parachute straps with a concealed white plastic buckle, which enables the hitched-up bottom to extend into a train like a dreamy wedding dress. This premiere-catwalk dress is further distinguished from others in Wantanabe's "Parachute Jumper" collection by the complexity of its top. Two ruched straps form an X-shape via metal-hardware at the upper back, extending to the front over the shoulders to form a ruched V-neck with linked straps that highlights your face. The soft folds of the neckline contribute to the raised ruffle collar, as well as flow to the shoulder seams. The hand-cut hem was designed unfinished and meant to fray, although it has not given its minimal wear and very good condition consistent with only age and storage. See our photos of the care/material tags. All tags remain, including from the Italian concept-store 10 Corso Como, where it was purchased in Milan. The "Made in Japan" size is a large-running "S" due to the pullover-style of the dress, which is equivalent to an Italian-size 44 or U.S.-size 6. In addition to wearing as a convertible dress...

COMME DES GARCONS TRICOT 2014 black quilted nylon voluminous mou mou dress S Reference: TGAS/C01992 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: TRICOT 2014 Material: Nylon Color: Black Patt...

The subtlest of inventive details makes this day dress a refined standout from Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garçons. The tank top bodice inverts at the front and back, creating layer...

A vintage midcentury red silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial wedding kimono. One of a kind handcrafted fabulous museum quality ceremonial piece in pure silk with intricate d...

▪ Yohji Yamamoto evening dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Constructed from black polyester; twisted and draped around the bodice ▪ Rare runway piece ▪ Size Small ▪ Made in Japan All ph...

Issey Miyake Brown Gold Fringe Deconstructed Shredded Runway Japanese Kimono Geisha Pleats Please Dress Tunic Excellent condition, collector brown/gold fringe Dress...

Stunning vintage Issey Miyake Pleats Please dress. Unlined with no closure (pulls on over the head). The bust measures 29-42" (un...

Comme Des Garcons Noir label sleeveless black dress with shiny frontal black abstract shapes linked with silvertone jump rings of varying length...

rare COMME DES GARCONS 2012 Runway 2D Flat Packed Doll floral checkered set XS Reference: CRTI/A00580 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2012 - Runway Materi...

Fabulous ISSEY MIYAKE ensemble, sculptureal pleated set of top and skirt. Rare numbered Collectors pieces. Iridescent colour shimmering teal grean. Icionic Myake, vintage designer c...

This bold raspberry red Issey Miyake Pleats Please Dress has hundreds of horizontal plisse pleats (8 per inch) that span the length of...

runway COMME DES GARCONS 2005 Broken Bride black victorian ruffle silk dress S Reference: TGAS/A00808 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Fall Winter 2005 Bro...

This rare vintage Comme des Garcons dress is from the 1985 runway collection. This avant garde black wool challis dress is vertically p...

Futuristic designer Issey Miyake has mastered the technique of creating sculptural works of art in cloth. His innovative pattern cutting and signature use of micro pleating give his garments a unique form. As one of the earliest designers to take on this style of fashion, Miyake is held in high regard as a pioneer of these creative, out-of-this-world fashions. From the Pleats Please line, this rare collector’s dress is done in a pleated fabric in shades of midnight blue, electric purple, red, magenta, cerulean, chartreuse, brown, sage, and neon green. The bright colors have a prismatic quality that makes the dress pop visually, giving the eye something new to appreciate from each angle while elevating this garment to a work of art. The dress begins with a high straight neckline and long sleeves that reach the wrists. The front of the dress is fitted throughout, creating an elegant sheath that falls to a maxi length several inches above the ankles. The body of the dress is done in midnight blue pleats with a section of purple at the bust and a section of neon green near the hem that draws the eye. Thigh-high slits at each side of the dress allow for greater ease of movement while introducing a welcome risqué element that helps balance the volume of material on display. Size: Small Measurements: Bust: 32 inches Waist: 30 inches Length: 50 inches An incredible panel at the back of the dress is made up of a vivid patchwork of color-blocked fabric, adding extra depth and gravitas to this Avant Garde masterpiece. The top of the panel can be folded over the front of the shoulders to create a curving, cocoon-like shawl, or folded together at the back like wings at rest. The panel spans the entire length of the dress and is slightly higher at the neck, adding volume and a delightful sculptural element to the otherwise columnar silhouette of the dress. An unforgettable addition to the discerning fashion lover’s wardrobe, this rare Issey Miyake Pleats Please dress is the perfect choice for a wedding, gala, or special occasion, and is sure to turn heads for many years to come. This vintage Issey Miyake dress...

Contemporary Japanese fashion tends to have a creative edge and bricolage aesthetic. Balancing these two concepts, Junya Watanabe’s Fall 2006 collection showcased a runway of what can be described as curated anarchy. Streetwear styles...

A vintage Mid-Century ivory color silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial kimono. One of a kind hand crafted. Fabulous museum quality ceremonial piece in pure silk with intricat...

Navy blue, asymmetrically cut dress with ruffles from Comme Des Garcons dating to 2008. Size S. Approximate measurements: bust 38", hip 42" and length 40". Sli...

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Comme des Garcons black and white check flat day dress with black ruffle trim. From the 2013 collection. Comme Des Garcons Size: S...

▪ Yohji Yamamoto black silk suit skirt ▪ Single-breasted jacket ▪ Detachable voluminous padded cuffs ▪ Ankle-length skirt with back kick split ▪ SI...