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18th Century Gown

Original Screen Worn Movie Dress Period 1800 Calico Prairie Lace Vintage Antique
Original Screen Worn Movie Dress Period 1800 Calico Prairie Lace Vintage Antique

Original Screen Worn Movie Dress Period 1800 Calico Prairie Lace Vintage Antique

Located in Berlin, BE

One of a kind rare collectors piece! The original dress worn on screen by actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw as "Rachel" in the movie "Free State Of Jones", also starring Matthew McConaughey. ...

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Early 18th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage red silk Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage red silk Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage red silk Dress

Located in Carnate, IT

Yves Saint Laurent dress in intense red silk satin, French size 36, balloon sleeves with embroidered. the only flaw is a small button on the back which is broken, measurements: shoul...

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18th Century and Earlier Ball Gowns

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Christian LaCroix Brocade Evening Gown
Christian LaCroix Brocade Evening Gown

Christian LaCroix Brocade Evening Gown

By Christian Lacroix

Located in New York, NY

Christian LaCroix, 18 th century inspired strapless evening gown, with "bouffant" detail on the skirt making a bustle like effect.

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

French 18th Century Interior Robe Volante Dress Louis XV Period
French 18th Century Interior Robe Volante Dress Louis XV Period

French 18th Century Interior Robe Volante Dress Louis XV Period

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1740/1760 France Rare Louis XV robe volante (or flying dress) or interior coat between 1740 and 1760. Shaded satin damask with wide stripes adorned with floral garlands in bri...

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Early 18th Century French Court Gowns

Dress & Jacket in Lampas by Christian Lacroix inspired 18th century Circa 1990
Dress & Jacket in Lampas by Christian Lacroix inspired 18th century Circa 1990

Dress & Jacket in Lampas by Christian Lacroix inspired 18th century Circa 1990

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1990 France Evening party set, dress and casaquin jacket inspired by the 18th century by Christian Lacroix. Copper-plated acetate lampas background with a river pattern of wa...

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1990s French Day Dresses

Evening Dress byJohn Galliano. Fashion show 1994. Also exhibited at the Met.
Evening Dress byJohn Galliano. Fashion show 1994. Also exhibited at the Met.

Evening Dress byJohn Galliano. Fashion show 1994. Also exhibited at the Met.

Located in Carnate, IT

Evening dress by John Galliano. Fashion Show 1994, also exhibited at the Met museum. In silk, black stretch, with different straps. Indicated size 38 Italian. Shoulders 32cm, Waist ...

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18th Century and Earlier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage SS 2002 face long Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage SS 2002 face long Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage SS 2002 face long Dress

Located in Carnate, IT

Vintage Jean Paul Gautier dress. SOLEIL. Spring summer 2002. Iconic piece. In stretch polyamide. international size L. measures: bust 38 cm waist 31 cm hips 37 cm length 113 cm excel...

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18th Century and Earlier Cocktail Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Olive Green Bias Cut Rayon Blend Velvet & Satin Striped Chiff
MORPHEW COLLECTION Olive Green Bias Cut Rayon Blend Velvet & Satin Striped Chiff

MORPHEW COLLECTION Olive Green Bias Cut Rayon Blend Velvet & Satin Striped Chiff

Located in New York, NY

MORPHEW COLLECTION Olive Green Bias Cut Rayon Blend Velvet & Satin Striped Chiffon Gown with 18th Century Antique Silver Flowers Material: Rayon Blend Vintage condition: Excellent ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Balenciaga foulard pink long dress
Balenciaga foulard pink long dress

Balenciaga foulard pink long dress

Located in Carnate, IT

Balenciaga long dress, indicative size 40, without label of the material but in silk mix, pink color with silver details, with long scarf attached on the neck. measurements: shoulder...

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18th Century and Earlier Maxi Dress

Chinese Embroidered Satin Banyan or Dressing gown 18th century
Chinese Embroidered Satin Banyan or Dressing gown 18th century

Chinese Embroidered Satin Banyan or Dressing gown 18th century

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1720/1770 France for the cut / China Indies Companies for the fabric A Banyan or dressing gown in chinese embroidered satin silk embroidered for export to Europe (Indies Com...

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1790s French Morning Coats

A black satin formal coat signed Ville de Lyon - France Circa 1900
A black satin formal coat signed Ville de Lyon - France Circa 1900

A black satin formal coat signed Ville de Lyon - France Circa 1900

Located in Toulon, FR

Loose-fitting with cross-buttoning in the style of 18th century dressing gowns or Banyan robes. Long sleeves with lapels at the cuffs and a large shawl collar revealing the lining in...

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Early 1900s French Coats

Travilla Brocade Dress With Velvet Bow Belt, 1950’s
Travilla Brocade Dress With Velvet Bow Belt, 1950’s

Travilla Brocade Dress With Velvet Bow Belt, 1950’s

By William Travilla, Travilla

Located in Atlanta, GA

The gorgeous fabric is an upholstery weight with details reminiscent of 18th Century French gowns. The floral print is in shades of gold, green, lilac, blue, plum and a coppery peac...

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1950s American Formal Wear

Comme des Garcons "Punks in the 18th Century" Samurai Dress
Comme des Garcons "Punks in the 18th Century" Samurai Dress

Comme des Garcons "Punks in the 18th Century" Samurai Dress

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rei Kawakubo’s 2016 collection for Comme des Garcons offers a highly imaginative retrospection of Punk Fashion in the 18th century. Rigid sculptural dress with exaggerated sleeve t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

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Edwardian Peridot Old Mine Diamond Pearl Festoon Swag Necklace Antique Gold

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Located in New York, NY

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Chic 1960s Black and White Gingham Long Sleeve A - Line Vintage 60s Wool Dress
Chic 1960s Black and White Gingham Long Sleeve A - Line Vintage 60s Wool Dress

Chic 1960s Black and White Gingham Long Sleeve A - Line Vintage 60s Wool Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic late 1960s black and white large houndstooth long sleeve A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice with a full skirt. Oversized collar, and bell sleeves that cuff at the hem. Featu...

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1960s American Shift Dresses

Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top
Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top

Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage YSL knit top, with gorgeous rhinestones on each strap. Flattering fit, with incredible construction. In great condition. Approximately Size Small (lots of stretch) M...

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1970s French Blouses

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Red / Green Stripe Silk Chiffon Dress, 1991
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Red / Green Stripe Silk Chiffon Dress, 1991

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Red / Green Stripe Silk Chiffon Dress, 1991

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Yves Saint Laurent understood fashion for the everyday woman, and he also was a master of couture who reinvented the look and feel of the traditional couture image. YSL’s 1991 Spring...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress

1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress

By Helga

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Alexander McQueen metallic silver silk lamé open-back evening dress, ss 1997
Alexander McQueen metallic silver silk lamé open-back evening dress, ss 1997

Alexander McQueen metallic silver silk lamé open-back evening dress, ss 1997

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

▪ Alexander McQueen metallic silver silk lamé evening dress ▪ V-neck ▪ Open back with a belted waist ▪ Accordion pleated panel starting at the hip and finishing into a train ▪ Conce...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Italian Hunter Forest Green Lamb Shearling Leather Fur Jacket Coat
Vintage Italian Hunter Forest Green Lamb Shearling Leather Fur Jacket Coat

Vintage Italian Hunter Forest Green Lamb Shearling Leather Fur Jacket Coat

By Via Veneto

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible vintage Italian Via Veneto dark hunter green lamb shearling fur coat! Incredibly soft leather with an oversized collar, with exposed fur down the center and at sleeve cuff...

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1990s Italian Jackets

Black velvet and wool cocktail dress with jewellery button GIANNI VERSACE COUTUR
Black velvet and wool cocktail dress with jewellery button GIANNI VERSACE COUTUR

Black velvet and wool cocktail dress with jewellery button GIANNI VERSACE COUTUR

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black velvet and wool cocktail dress with jewellery button closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. ( 2 extra button provided) Lining composition probably rayon or acetate. Hook...

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Barbie Collector / "Versace" / Gold Label
Barbie Collector / "Versace" / Gold Label

Barbie Collector / "Versace" / Gold Label

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

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Early 2000s American Toys

Chanel Gift Box Minaudière Black Plexiglass GHW
Chanel Gift Box Minaudière Black Plexiglass GHW

Chanel Gift Box Minaudière Black Plexiglass GHW

$17,800

H 4.51 in D 1.76 in L 6.51 in

Chanel Gift Box Minaudière Black Plexiglass GHW

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Black Plexiglass Gift Box Minaudière Gold Hardware, 2017. The interior is lined in black leather. Includes authenticity card, and dust bag. This pre-owned Chanel® item has b...

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2010s European Evening Bags and Minaudières

Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Collection Black Stretch Deep V-Neck Dress 38
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Collection Black Stretch Deep V-Neck Dress 38

Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Collection Black Stretch Deep V-Neck Dress 38

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Tom Ford for Gucci Black Stretch Dress F/W 2002 Collection Designer size - 38 Deep V-neck style, Black satin trim, Removable tie, Very stretch. Made in Italy Excellent new condition....

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage VIVIENNE WESTWOOD 1990s Black Silk Halter Wrap Dress
Vintage VIVIENNE WESTWOOD 1990s Black Silk Halter Wrap Dress

Vintage VIVIENNE WESTWOOD 1990s Black Silk Halter Wrap Dress

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Sexy Vintage Vivienne Westwood wrap halter dress. Size: 2/4. Small Bust: 32 inch / Waist: 26 inch **** This Garment has been professionally Dry Cleaned and Ready to wear.

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1990s British Cocktail Dresses

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Cognac Lambskin Leather Double-Breasted Trench Coat
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Cognac Lambskin Leather Double-Breasted Trench Coat

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Cognac Lambskin Leather Double-Breasted Trench Coat

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Gresham, OR

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Cognac Lambskin Leather Double-Breasted Trench Coat: Supple lambskin leather in a classic style! Oversized with wide notched collar, batwing sleeves, polis...

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1980s French Trench Coats

Nina Ricci Vintage ss 1971 Black Silk Pleated Skirt & Attached Ruffled Tie Dress
Nina Ricci Vintage ss 1971 Black Silk Pleated Skirt & Attached Ruffled Tie Dress

Nina Ricci Vintage ss 1971 Black Silk Pleated Skirt & Attached Ruffled Tie Dress

By Nina Ricci

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage spring summer 1971 Nina Ricci by Gérard Pipart black silk dress featuring a razor-sharp pleated skirt. The bodice of the dress is lined with silk gauze and closes with black ...

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen denim button-down dress fw 1996
Alexander McQueen denim button-down dress fw 1996

Alexander McQueen denim button-down dress fw 1996

$2,423

Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4

Alexander McQueen denim button-down dress fw 1996

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

Vintage Alexander McQueen button-down dress. One of his earliest collections when Alexander McQueen himself was the designer and had a denim line

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1990s British Casual Dresses

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18th Century Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 18th century gown you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have gray, beige, brown and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a 18th century gown from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Christian Dior, Comme des Garçons and Emanuel Ungaro are consistently popular. 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 is a 18th Century Gown?

The price for a 18th century gown starts at $444 and tops out at $18,062, and on average, selling for $2,250.

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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. 

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