1990S DONNA KARAN Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Velvet 1930S Backless Style Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in New York, NY
1990S DONNA KARAN Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Velvet 1930S Backless Style Gown
1990S DONNA KARAN Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Velvet 1930S Backless Style Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in New York, NY
1990S DONNA KARAN Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Velvet 1930S Backless Style Gown
Phenomenal Crystal Beaded Bias 1930s Backless Gown
Located in New York, NY
Phenomenal Crystal Beaded Bias 1930s Backless Gown
1930s Backless Red Bias Cut Gown
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning scarlet gown from the 1930s. The fashions of the 1930s were the epitome of elegance, with a new appreciation for female curves after the straight silhouettes of th...
Remarkable Backless 1930s Bias Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning gown from the 1930s. Made of an incredible royal blue silk velvet, it exhibits all the most elegant design features of the inter-war period. A halter neckline in t...
Sheer Chiffon 1930s Style Bias Backless Gown
Located in New York, NY
Sheer Chiffon 1930s Style Bias Backless Gown
Backless 1930s Bias Cut Purple Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
Please note that our dress form is a tall store display size 4. This gown best fits a size 0-2 and falls right to the floor with a subtle train. Extremely rare backless style.
1930s Backless Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
Very rare to find a gown of this era which is so revealing whilst maintaining the ageless glamour and old hollywood spirit of the 1930s. Made from luscious silk velvet it drapes and ...
1990s Katharine Hamnett 1930s Style Bias Cut Backless Halter Gown
By Katharine Hamnett
Located in New York, NY
1990s Katharine Hamnett 1930s Style Bias Cut Backless Halter Gown
1930S Ivory Cobweb Lace Backless Halter Gown With Train
Located in New York, NY
1930S Ivory Cobweb Lace Backless Halter Gown With Train
MORPHEW COLLECTION Black Backless Gown Made From Recycled 1930S Silk & Velvet
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Black Backless Gown Made From Recycled 1930S Silk & Velvet
1930S Black Silk Crepe Back Satin Backless Halter Gown With Pintuck & Bow Detail
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Crepe Back Satin Backless Halter Gown With Pintuck & Bow Details
1930S Sapphire Blue Bias Cut Silk Velvet Backless Gown Few Small As-Is Details
Located in New York, NY
1930S Sapphire Blue Bias Cut Silk Velvet Backless Gown Few Small As-Is Details
Black Silk Crepe Backless 1930S Bias Cut Slip Dress Gown With Antique 1920S Sil
Located in New York, NY
Black Silk Crepe Backless 1930S Bias Cut Slip Dress Gown With Antique 1920S Silver Lame
Backless 1930s White Lace Gown with Lace Caplet and Victorian Lace Detail
Located in New York, NY
We have fully rebuilt this beautiful 1930s bias cut lace gown. Down the center front we have set in a panel of Edwardian lace. The low back of the gown is framed with a Victorian lac...
1930s Old Hollywood Silver Lamé Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown will accommodate a larger bust as well than most 1930s gowns.
1990s Katharine Hamnett Black Bias Cut Rayon Crepe Backless 30s style Gown
By Katharine Hamnett
Located in New York, NY
1990s Katharine Hamnett 1930s Style Bias Cut Backless Halter Gown
1930S Ivory Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Crepe Back Satin Backless Gown With Glass But
Located in New York, NY
1930S Ivory Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Crepe Back Satin Backless Gown With Glass Buttons
Spectacular Backless 1930s Silver Lamé Gown
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning rose-gold silk lamé gown from the 1930s. The incredible fabric falls in gentle, crinkled flutes in front, and in a waterfall of rippling metallic silk from the dou...
Backless 1930s Bias Cut Silk Damask Gown
Located in New York, NY
Backless 1930s Bias Cut Silk Damask Gown
1990S DANES Ivory Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Backless 1930S Style Gown
By Piranesi
Located in New York, NY
1990S DANES Ivory Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Backless 1930S Style Gown
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Size: none; comparable to size M-L
Golden Age Backless Black Satin Halter Plunge Gown with Trumpet Hem - M-L, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Your "go-to" formal event gown, guaranteed to bring Rita Hayworth-level glamour every time. This one has everything: basic black color, heavyweight (and figure-friendly) slipper sati...
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Size: none; comparable to size M-L
Black *Larger Size* Erté-Style Art Deco Burnout Velvet Backless Gown- M-L, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A dagger of a gown worn by a pre-War Boston Brahmin in search of a husband. Despite its plunging back, sheer burnout bodice and sinewy bias seams she never found him. No regrets thou...
1930S Persimmon Red Floral Silk Mousseline Ruffled Backless & Bias Cut Dress Wi
Located in New York, NY
1930S Persimmon Red Floral Silk Mousseline Ruffled Backless & Bias Cut Dress With Real Coral Beads New Lining
Vintage 1930's Couture Metallic Gold Textured Lamé Backless Bias-Cut Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luxurious "Registered Designer with the Fashion Originators Guild" metallic gold shimmer lamé gown from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. The bodice has a sculpted plunge with se...
Vintage 1930's Black Stars Novelty Lace Flutter Sleeve Backless Bias-Cut Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A seductive and rare 1930's sheer black lace gown from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour.
Vintage 1930's Couture Ivory Lace Nude Illusion Backless Bias-Cut Gown & Jacket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking ivory white lace gown ensemble from the 1930's era of "Old Hollywood" glamour.
1930's Hattie Carnegie Couture Sapphire-Blue Silk Satin Backless Bias-Cut Gown
By Hattie Carnegie, Hattie Carnegie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Hattie Carnegie Couture sculpted silk-satin gown dating back to the mid 1930's. The name Hattie Carnegie is very often associated with elegance and high fashion.
Vintage 1930's Sheer Black Lace Cut-Out Long Sleeve Bias-Cut Backless Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A seductive and rare 1930's black lace gown from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour.
1930's Ice Blue Rhinestone Silk Cut-Out Shoulder Backless Bias-Cut Deco Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking 1930's custom-made ice blue silk gown from the Old Hollywood era of glamour.
1930's Couture Black Sequin Silk-Chiffon Puff Sleeve Backless Bias-Cut Deco Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking couture custom-made sheer silk chiffon gown from Old Hollywood era of glamour. The bodice is a seductive ruched neck, cut-out plunge with dramatic mini puff-sleeves. T...
1930's French Couture Purple Silk Bias-Cut Tiered Trains Backless Deco Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Measurements Bust:33-34 inches Hips:up to 36 inches Shortest Length:45 inches Longest Length:65 inches Sash Total Length:70 inches This 1930's French Parisian couture gown is in exc...
1930's Elegant Ivory & Red Silk-Satin Backless Deco Ruffle-Bib Fishtail Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Measurements Bust:34-35 inches Waist:26 inches Hips:36 inches Total Length:58 inches This rare 1930's NRA Authority Code labeled gown is in excellent wearable condition with no rips...
Gianni Versace F/W 1995 Runway Vintage Velvet Black Maxi Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 1995 Runway Vintage Velvet Black Maxi Dress Gown IT 40 Look 59 from the Fall 1995 Collection.
Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...
Remarkable Vintage Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet & Chiffon Grecian Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely remarkable vintage Oscar de la Renta gown! Beautiful black silk velvet skirt, with a pleated asymmetrical chiffon bodice. Slight mermaid train. Hidden hook-and-eyes at top...
DONNA KARAN Vintage Black Ruched Extra Long Open Back Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage Sometime between 1995 and 2004 Jet black I changed the contrast in some photos to better show the details, but in real life, this is very very black Open adjustab...
$1,450
Size: Small / Medium
Vicky Tiel Couture Vintage Black Silk Mesh Strapless 1990s Strapless Gown Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic vintage 90s VICKY TIEL COUTURE black silk mesh strapless mermaid gown / maxi dress! Features signature Tiel pleating detail at the bust. Great fit that stretches to fit the b...
1930S Black Silk Satin Halter Bow Neck Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Satin Halter Bow Neck Gown
NWT's 2013 DONNA KARAN Ruched Black Vintage Cut-Out Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage 2013 Jet black Long sleeved Ruched Extremely flattering cut Cut out at front Pullover Stretchy Size Medium NWT's, Pristine Retailed for $3,295 Measurements in inc...
DONNA KARAN Signature black viscose blend dipped back column maxi dress XS
By Donna Karan
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DONNA KARAN Signature black viscose blend dipped back column maxi dress XS Reference: CYTY/A00140 Brand: Donna Karan Collection: Donna Karan Signature Archive Collection Material: Vi...
Donna Karan Black Jersey Cocktail Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sexy Donna Karan Black Label Jersey spaghetti straps form fitting cocktail dress. Fit size 2/4
NWT's CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Black One Shoulder Maxi Dress Evening Gown
By Calvin Klein Collection
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Calvin Klein Collection Vintage c. 2015 Jet black, lined, opaque NWT's IT42 Notes: fits very TTS, has stretch, 98% silk 2% elastane Final Sale
JEAN PATOU Black Wool Full Length Draped Neck Halter Dress Size 10
By Jean Patou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Jean Patou dress is composed of a light weight black wool. Features a draped halter style neck with open back, and waist tie. There is a zipper closure. In excellent vintage c...
Emma Domb Black Silk Chiffon Gown Size S
By Emma Domb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully draped Emma Domb spaghetti strapped gown with side bow. Features zipper closure for ease of access. Measures (approximate) Strap drop: 8" Length: 50" Waist: 26" ...
1970S CEIL CHAPMAN Black Rayon & Silk Velvet Plunging Halter Neck Gown With Sli
By Ceil Chapman
Located in New York, NY
Please note that the rhinestone belt is not included with the dress. 1970S CEIL CHAPMAN Black Rayon & Silk Velvet Plunging Halter Neck Gown With Slight Train
1990s Oscar de la Rent Hi Lo Vintage Black Velvet Burnout Chiffon Evening Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Marked Size: 4 Bust: 32 inches Waist: 26 inches Hips: 38 inches This early 1990s Oscar de la Renta Studio black evening dress combines sheer floral velvet burnout with flowing blac...
Vintage Claude Montana Black Silk Jersey Cut Out Gown, Small-Medium
By Claude Montana Paris, Claude Montana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Claude montana black silk and jersey cut out gown. Small - Medium Bust 36 inches
HELEN ROSE Black Silk Chiffon Draped Gown with Empire Waist Size 2 4
By Helen Rose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Helen Rose design is composed of a black silk chiffon. Features a beautiful draped design with tacked waist. There is a center back closure. In excellent vintage condition, some...
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
Gianni Versace Silk Patchwork Print Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk dress from Gianni Versace in a compilation patchwork of some of his most notable colorful prints including scrolls, feathers and flowers. It is sleeveless and has a ...
Karl Lagerfeld Handkerchief Hem Slip Dress 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous gownin black silk chiffon and opaque silk from Karl Lagerfeld. The low cut, slightly blouson bodice crosses in front and is shadowed by an under layer of silk chiffon foll...
1950s Demi Couture Avocado Green Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Cap Sleeve Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1950s demi couture avocado green silk brocade cap sleeve dress! Features a floral silk brocade pattern. Lots of attention to detail, with hand-sewn finishings. Full me...
SS 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Toile de Jouy Silk Bias Cut Slip Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in North Wales, PA
A captivating piece of fashion history from John Galliano’s tenure at Christian Dior, this bias-cut slip dress showcases one of the house’s most iconic and recurring printed silks — ...
1950s Philip Hulitar Ivory and Black Velvet Pearl Encrusted Beaded Gown
By Philip Hulitar
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Phillip Hulitar 1950s, ivory silk chiffon and black velvet cocktail dress is the perfect party dress or great for wedding. Gown has intricate black velvet, ivory silk ch...
GIVENCHY Couture Blue Velvet Off Shoulder Gown with Sheer Chiffon Poet Sleeves
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing blue velvet gown by Givenchy, from the 1980's. The gown has an off the shoulder neckline, chiffon lined bodice, sheer blouson sleeves, a taffeta under skirt and a ...
Y2K Thierry Mugler Couture Aqua Lamé Halter Top and Skirt
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in London, GB
This spectacular Y2K lamé top and skirt ensemble were couture crafted by Manfred Thierry Mugler circa 1998 to 2001. Designed by the master of empowering, hyper-feminine tailoring, th...
$4,700
Size: See Measurement in description
CHRISTIAN DIOR S/s 2004 Floral and Polka Dot Spaghetti Strap Midi Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Composition: 100% Silk Measurements All measurements taken laid flat - Bust: 17.50" / 45cm - Waist: 14.75" / 37.5 cm - Hips: 18.75" / 50cm - Total Length: 44.5" / 113cm Please...
1990'S ROBERTO CAVALLI Plum Purple Skirt Suit
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
1990'S ROBERTO CAVALLI Plum Purple Skirt Suit
$24,314
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US8
Christian Dior by John Galliano Brown Laser-Cut Suede and Lace Dress, FW 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Bias-cut evening slip dress by Christian Dior by John Galliano, from the Fall-Winter 1999 collection. Constructed in dark brown velvet suede with an allover diagonal grid of laser-cu...
On Hold|$20,208
Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6
Versace White Silk Satin & Chiffon Evening Dress with Crystals, FW 2004
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Versace ▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ Fabric: Silk Satin, Silk Chiffon ▪ Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6 ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Conditio...
$16,166
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Halter Evening Dress with Draping, FW 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano evening dress, Fall-Winter 1999. This halter-style gown is constructed from a semi-sheer black viscose fabric with a woven metallic scalloped motif th...
$1,650
Size: none; comparable to size small
Olive Brown Split-Shoulder Tabard Flapper Dress with Hip Rosettes – S, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
From the estate of department store heiress Estela Jácome, this exceptional early 20s dress is the epitome of alluring modesty. Despite its sensual hip rosettes, high-split tabard si...
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Leather Strap Bodycon Black Dress Runway 1990s
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Leather Strap Bodycon Black Dress Runway 1990s Designer for the brand: Tom Ford Country of manufacture: Italy Size: 38 It Composition: 75% viscose, 25% pol...
$9,252
Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Versace by Donatella Versace Pink Silk, Net & Crystal Evening Dress, SS 2002
By Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Versace ▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 2002 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Net, Crystal ▪ Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4 ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Condition: Ve...
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.
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