1930S Magenta Silk Velvet Asymmetrically Draped & Beaded Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Magenta Silk Velvet Asymmetrically Draped & Beaded Gown
1930S Magenta Silk Velvet Asymmetrically Draped & Beaded Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Magenta Silk Velvet Asymmetrically Draped & Beaded Gown
1930S Black & Gold Silk Velvet French Couture Gown
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli style zippers on sleeves, No label couture, standing wire in neckline, entirely hand finished 1930S Black & Gold Silk Velvet French Couture Gown
1930S Black Silk Velvet Long Sleeved Gown With Chrome Art Deco Buckle
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Velvet Long Sleeved Gown With Chrome Art Deco Buckle
1930s Black Bias-Cut Silk Velvet Gown w Pleated Ruffled Neckline & Low Back
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Black Bias-Cut Silk Velvet Gown w Pleated Ruffled Neckline & Low Back: A super hard-to-find authentic 1930s gown that is right out of a Jean Harlow movie!
1930S Black Silk Velvet Bias-Cut Gown With Slight Train & Embroidered Lace Bodi
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Velvet Bias-Cut Gown With Slight Train & Embroidered Lace Bodice
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
GERMAINE MONTEIL c.1930s Black Silk Velvet Belted Floral Lace Evening Dress Gown
Located in Thiensville, WI
Rare vintage Germaine Monteil c.1930's black silk velvet belted floral lace evening gown.
Size: 38/40 M/L
Deep blue silk velvet evening dress with bow Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Deep blue silk velvet evening dress with bow . Velvet button and buttonhole closure on the middle back. Same fabric as lining only inside the bust. SIZE 38/ 40 (Fr) M/L
Size: none; comparable to size large
Regency Burgundy Silk Velvet Jeweled Cutout Back Bias Gown with Train – L, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
While the rich color, poured-on bias draping and jewel button sleeves will elicit gasps, the real star of this gown is the back: two diamond cutouts linked by pave jeweled hoops make...
Size: See descrip
1930s Silk Velvet Gown w/ Smocked Bodice
Located in Bozeman, MT
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Stunning 1930's Violet Silk Velvet Evening Gown with Rhinestones
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a stunning, 1930's vintage, violet silk velvet gown with a modified halter neckline and triangular cut-outs in both the front and the back of the bodice.
Royal Midnight Blue Silk Velvet 1930's Bias-Cut Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a luxurious royal midnight blue silk velvet gown, of the 1930's vintage, with a yoke which surrounds the neckline and is attached to the bodice of the gown with gold metallic...
Black Silk Velvet Gown with Rhinestone Accents, 1930s
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Black Silk Velvet Gown with Rhinestone Accents.
Size: Size 0 to 2
1930s Dark Rust Silk Velvet Ruched Evening Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s very Dark Rust Silk Velvet Ruched Evening Gown.
1930's Molyneux Haute Couture Sapphire Blue Silk Velvet Asymmetric Bias-Cut Gown
By Molyneux, Edward Molyneux
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An incredibly rare and absolutely gorgeous Edward Molyneux luxurious sapphire blue silk velvet bias-cut gown dating back to his 1929-30 fall/winter haute couture collection. After a ...
1930`s Indigo Silk Velvet Devore Evening Dress with Blazer
Located in Toronto, ON
Luxurious 1930's Silk velvet Devore twin set. The burnout Deco floral pattern is contrasted against a rich indigo blue.
1930s Black/Coral Ribbon Silk and Velvet Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Black/Coral Ribbon Silk and Velvet Dress. Black short-sleeved ribbon on silk mesh dress with Silk velvet trim and bow.
Archival 1930s Worth Haute Couture Beaded Black Velvet Silk Billow-Sleeve Dress
By House of Worth
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This superlative couture beaded art-deco dress by The House of Worth is in a class of its own. Charles Frederick Worth died in 1895, when Jean-Philippe became head designer. For at l...
1930's Deep Burgundy Silk Velvet Gown & Matching Bolero
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an extraordinary and sensuous 1930's vintage, deep burgundy silk velvet ensemble with a sleeveless gown, cut on the bias, and a matching bolero jacket with a ruched collar em...
1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown
1930s Bias Silk Devoré Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
Good size in very wearable condition. This is a stunning gown from the 1930s, made of sumptuous midnight-blue velvet.
Size: XS-S
1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown
By Harrods
Located in New York, NY
Velvety liquid chocolate slinks down the body in asymmetrical bias cut gorgeousness. Evocative of 1990s Calvin Klein and obviously where John Galliano took his inspiration. The early...
1930s Purple Eggplant silk velvet gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful purple eggplant silk velvet dress with clear beads on the sleeves. Dress has some issues( see images) . For Design purpose or study. Size: 6 Bust: 38"/ Waist: 30”/ hips: ...
1930s Silk Velvet and Metal Lace Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930s Silk Velvet and Metal Lace Gown
1930s Backless Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
Made from luscious silk velvet it drapes and clings to every curve.
1930s Maroon silk velvet gown with floral applique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1930s Maroon silk velvet gown with floral applique.
1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown With Crystals
Located in New York, NY
1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown With Crystals. Can fit a size 2 up to size 8
1930S Black Silk Velvet Gown With Art Deco Detail
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Velvet Gown With Art Deco Detail
1930's Berry Silk Velvet Bias Cut Gown with Back Cut Out
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic bias cut gown from the 1930s whispers regality with its silk velvet fabric and period correct details.From the oval chest cutout, to the ties that frame the back.
1930S HARRODS Chocolate Brown Asymmetrically Draped Bias Silk Velvet Gown
By Harrods
Located in New York, NY
The beautiful bias cut to this gown allows it to go from a double 0 up to a size 4 1930S HARRODS Chocolate Brown Asymmetrically Draped Bias Silk Velvet Gown
1930'S Brown Silk Chiffon Woven With A Dusty Blue Velvet Stripe Gown From Paris
Located in New York, NY
1930'S Brown Silk Chiffon Woven With A Dusty Blue Velvet Stripe Gown From Paris
1930s Bias-Cut Silk Dévoré Velvet and Lace Wedding Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
This would be a fantastic choice for a wedding gown! A 1930s dévoré silk bias cut gown with appliqué lace shoulders, neckline and collar. Fabric covered buttons at cuffs and down ba...
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 Burgundy Bias Cut Silk Velvet Draped Bodice & Open Sleeve Gown XL
Located in New York, NY
1930S Burgundy Bias Cut Silk Velvet Draped Bodice & Open Sleeve Gown XL
1930S Burnt Orange Floral Silk Burnout Velvet Gown As-Is For Design Or Theatre
Located in New York, NY
1930S Burnt Orange Floral Silk Burnout Velvet Gown As-Is For Design Or Theatre
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
1930S Sapphire Blue Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown With Burnout Sleeves & Back As-I
Located in New York, NY
1930S Sapphire Blue Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown With Burnout Sleeves & Back As-Is For Design
Vintage 1930's Purple Silk Velvet Bias Cut cocktail dress 1930's dress UK 10-14
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1930's silk velvet dress, rendered in a trio of colours, royal purple, accented by a berry red and lime green, is the perfect statement piece to add to your vin...
Size: Contact Dealer
1930s Silk Panne Velvet and Metallic Lame Chiffon Floral
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Silk Panne Velvet and Metallic Lame Chiffon Floral
Vintage 1930's Dress Turquoise blue silk chiffon velvet bow dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most incredible shade of turquoise blue silk chiffon set off by teal velvet ribbon details, this original 1930's vintage dress is a rare piece to behold. The rounde...
Vintage 1930's red silk velvet floral bias cut evening dress UK 8-12 US 4-8
Located in Nashville, TN
This breathtaking 1930's red silk velvet bias cut dress, decorated with trailing silk velvet hibiscus flowers and rhinestone and glass beadwork, is a rare piece to behold. The V sha...
1930S Mushroom Brown & Lime Green Silk Velvet Bias Cut Batwing Bishop Sleeve Ba
Located in New York, NY
1930S Mushroom Brown & Lime Green Silk Velvet Bias Cut Batwing Bishop Sleeve Backless Gown
1930S Black Silk Velvet Spaghetti Strap Cocktail Dress With Chiffon Ruffle Ski
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Velvet Spaghetti Strap Cocktail Dress With Chiffon Ruffle Skirt
1930S Black Silk Velvet & Red Crepe Dressing Gown Peignoir Robe
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Velvet & Red Crepe Dressing Gown Peignoir Robe
1930S Blue Rayon & Silk Net Gown From Paris With Velvet Ribbon Trim, Some Small
Located in New York, NY
1930S Blue Rayon & Silk Net Gown From Paris With Velvet Ribbon Trim, Some Small Holes
Vintage 1930's Red Velvet Evening Gown and Jacket Silk Velvet UK 6- 8 US 2-4
Located in Nashville, TN
An unforgettable piece, this original 1930's deep red silk velvet dress, paired with a matching silk velvet jacket which is in turn finished with the most incredible statement glass ...
Ivory silk velvet evening dress with red velvet belt Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ivory silk velvet evening dress with red velvet belt . Velvet button and buttonhole closure on the middle back + snap . Button ( no buttonhole ) on the cuffs + snap closure. The belt...
1930S Black Silk & Cotton Velvet Jacques Of Chicago Gown With Couture Greek Key
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk & Cotton Velvet Jacques Of Chicago Gown With Couture Greek Key Cutout Details
1930s Silk Chiffon Gown in Cobalt and Kelly Green Layers w/ Velvet Belt
Located in Gresham, OR
A vivid, bold 1930s silk chiffon gown in layers of cobalt and kelly green.
Size: none; comparable to size medium
Regency Burgundy Silk Velvet Jeweled Cutout Back Bias Gown with Train – M, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
While the rich color, poured-on bias draping and jewel button sleeves will elicit gasps, the real star of this gown is the back: two diamond cutouts linked by pave jeweled hoops make...
Vintage garnet smocked silk velvet evening robe 1930s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage garnet smocked silk velvet evening robe 1930s...Gorgeous evening robe, wraps at the front with smocking at the shoulder, closes with three button and loops at the shoulder fr...
John Galliano 1930s Inspired Burnt Out Velvet and Silk Chiffon Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Gresham, OR
John Galliano 1930s Inspired Burnt Out Velvet and Silk Chiffon Dress Body forming with a bias cut and spaghetti straps nice flounce on hemline
Missoni Silk velvet Pansy Print Crystal Waist Embellishment Dress 1930s Style
By Missoni
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A stunning Missoni Pansy print maxi dress. Velvet with crystal embellished waist detail. Buttons in the back. Size estimate: S/M
Vintage 1930s Rudolph Hertzog Berlin C museum worthy silk velvet draped dress
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Rudolph Hertzog Berlin C department store black evening dress. Before the First World War, Rudolph Hertzog was the largest department store in Berlin, larger than the leading depart...
Missoni Brown Blue Purple Silk Velvet Pansy Print Crystal Dress 1930s Style
By Missoni
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Typically, Missoni goes for less representational mixtures of prints and vivid colors. In 2006, the Spring collection was all about the styles being feminine, pretty, and flirty whic...
Vintage Pink 1930s Silk Velvet Dressing Gown
Located in London, GB
Pretty , pink, vintage silk velvet dressing gown. The gown has a lace collar and cuffs and cross over front.
1930'S Black Sheer Rayon & Cotton Tulle Gown Covered In Silk Velvet Polka Dots
Located in New York, NY
1930'S Black Sheer Rayon & Cotton Tulle Gown Covered In Silk Velvet Polka Dots From Paris
Vintage 1930's Jane Regny Haute Couture Seafoam Green Silk Velvet Bias Cut Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1930's silk-velvet gown by the incredibly rare Jane Régny house.
1930's Peach Burnout Silk Velvet Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1930's bias cut gown is made from a luxurious peach burnout silk velvet with a deco abstracted leaf motif.
1930's Silk Burnout Velvet Bias Cut Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1930's gorgeous, body hugging bias cut gown is made from luxurious burnout silk velvet in a deco floral pattern.
Size: SML (6-8)
1930s Blue Silk Velvet Rhinestone Gown
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is a beautiful early 1930s gown in the most striking brilliant blue! The dramatic color combined with the bias cut, sensual fabric is just stunning! It has a beautiful cut to it...
1930s Jean Patou Couture Golden Silk Velvet Wrap Gown
By Jean Patou
Located in Rockwood, ON
This stunning and rare gown by one of the great couturiers is an absolute wonderful find and a true treasure. It is also incredibly beautiful and the fabric choice with its lush,...
Vintage 1930's Butterscotch Silk Velvet Bias-Cut Gown w/ Braided Bolero Jacket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is a simply beautiful 1930's butterscotch colored silk velvet bias-cut gown.
Vintage 1930's Lewis Aronson Couture Floral Ruched Silk Velvet Bias-Cut Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous Lewis Aronson floral silk-velvet bias cut gown dating back to the late 1930's.
Vintage 1930's Silk Velvet Wedding Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1930's wedding dress * ivory/champagne silk velvet * small train pools in back (ring has been added for storage/hanging purposes) * snaps on side * juliette sleeves wi...
Vintage 1930's Emerald Green Leaf Motif Sheer Silk Velvet Bias-Cut Gown & Bolero
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A truly breathtaking and ultra glamorous mid 1930's emerald green devore silk velvet bias cut gown from the high-end London department store Debenham & Freebody.
Karl Lagerfeld Skirt with Handkerchief Hem
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black wool jersey skirt from Karl Lagerfeld. It has a 2 1/2" wide waistband with overlapping pointed panels forming the skirt. It has a back zipper, front pockets and is...
1950s Neiman Marcus Couture Black Silk Chiffon Strapless Vintage 50s Wiggle Gown
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous bombshell 1950s NEIMAN MARCUS couture strapless silk chiffon evening dress! Impeccable construction, with so much detail and workmanship. Built in interior bustier keeps eve...
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Black Corset Dress Size 42 US 6 - 8 Vintage 90s Iconic LBD
By Dolce & Gabbana, D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and iconic late 90s DOLCE & GABBAN black bodycon corset dress ! A classic little black dress that is a timeless addition to any wardrobe. Corset style bodice with adjustable str...
Black silk chiffon backless dress with black beaded work CHLOÉ
By Chloé
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk chiffon dress with black beaded work. the skirt part is made of 2 lays of silk chiffon and one lay ( underneath) of organza. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. ...
Size: Petite Small - Medium
1990s Janine of London Lillie Rubin Silver Grey Metallic Crushed Velvet Dress
By Janine of London, Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s JANINE OF LONDON for LILLIE RUBIN silver gray crushed velvet metallic bodycon dress! Features the softest crushed velvet that stretches to fit. Has what first appears to be ...
Vintage Arnold Scaasi Black Velvet Evening Gown w/Red Sequin Floral Pattern
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Studio City, CA
1980's Arnold Scaasi black velvet strapless evening gown with allover red sequin floral print. In excellent condition with minor sequin loss at back zipper. Size 6. MEASUREMENTS: B...
Hermès by Martin Margiela Autumn/Winter 2000 Camel Hair Wrap Skirt
By Hermès
Located in Manchester, GB
Hermes Fall/Winter 2000 by Martin Margiela wrap skirt in camel hair with leather buckle and H branded buttons. The same type of skirt was shown on the runway in brown crocodile. In...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
1950s Black and White Pearl Encrusted Vintage 50s Saucer Hat and Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Unbelievably chic black and white straw saucer wide brim hat and matching bag set! Features a navy blue and white woven straw on both pieces. Hat features an extra wide brim, and has...
Oscar de la Renta Purple Ombre Houndstooth Check Silk Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta silk pencil cut cocktail dress in a purple checked houndstooth pattern and ombre mid section. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% silk. Made in USA. Size 8. Runs sli...
Vintage 1990s Christian Lacroix blazer jacket
By Christian Lacroix
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Vintage 1990s Christian Lacroix black blazer jacket from the Bazar collection with baroque patern. In perfect condition almost brand new. Christian Lacroix's Bazar collection is one...
Valentino Silk Dress with Cut outs SS 2007
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous marigold yellow fine silk dress from Valentino. It has ruched shoulder straps forming a V neckline and 3 bands of horizontal ruching around the circumference of the bodic...
H 6.5 in L 6.5 in
Elaborate French Art Deco Paste Comb
Located in New York, NY
Fine French Art Deco Paste Comb made in France in the 1930's. Clear celluloid is overlaid with a vibrant turquoise celluloid which is incised and carved away, then hand set with pav...
H 6.2 in W 1 in L 9.5 in
Vintage 1940's Purse Embroidered Floral Beaded Wristlet Evening Bag Pearl Pastel
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in black faille silk and embellished with trailing floral embroidery in shades of green, pink, blue, lilac, yellow and apricot with pearlescent beads and gold toned metal be...
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.
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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.
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