1930s Maroon rayon velvet dress with rhinestones belt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant 1930s maroon rayon velvet bias cut dress with art deco rhinestones belt. (small marks on left upper) see image#2 A few marks to the nape of the velvet on the right side near ...
1930s Black Lace Tea Dress
Located in Alford, MA
Sheer black lace dress from the 1930s with a fitted bodice through the hips and bias-cut skirt with scalloped seam going from low to high, where it is accented with a gathered pleat....
1930s Black Silk and Lace Dress
Located in Alford, MA
Hard-to-find 1930s cocktail dress in excellent condition with a scoop-neck, sleeveless bodice of black silk charmeuse and a tiered skirt of black lace. The bodice is studded with rhi...
A cream Evening dress in Caudry lace - France Circa 1935-1942
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935-1942 France or Europe Long evening dress in cream salmon Caudry lace dating from the late 1930s or early 1940s. Loose, straight cut, V-neck, gathered at the shoulders and ...
An Emerald green crepe and lace evening dress- France Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935-1945. France Emerald green crepe evening dress with lace inserts dating from the 1940s. Long dress with puffed sleeves and bib effect. V-shaped applied belt underlines the...
1930's Chiffon & Lace Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
If you have an affinity for 1930's womenswear, this chiffon & lace navy dress is the perfect vessel to fill that void.Its construction is indicative of its era and the priority o...
Printed Muslin Chiffon Dress - France Circa 1930
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1930/1935. France Summer dress in black muslin printed chiffon with large yellow and white polka dots from the 1930s. Straight and fluid dress with integrated shawl covering th...
1930s White Floral Tulle and Lace Chiffon Midi Dress with Jacket
Located in London, GB
This 1930s wedding dress and matching jacket is tailored from delicate cobweb rayon tulle and has a sleeveless silhouette with a curved neckline. The body of the dress is crafted fro...
1930s Blue and Silver Metallic Crepe Bias Cut Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 30s Bias Cut Blue crepe gown in silver thread. Metal size zipper. Dress comes with belt ( see belt condition) size 6-8 Medium Bust: 34 - 37” Waist: 34- 38” / 38”-40 Hip/ 5...
1930s Gold Lame Dress with Cape Sleeves and Matching Belt
Located in London, GB
This incredible gold lame party dress, circa late 1930s, is undeniably modern for a piece of this era. The soft gold metallic fabric is beautifully tailored in the bodice with batwin...
1930s Cowl Neck Gathered Cuff White Satin Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1930s gown would be a lovely wedding dress for fans of this decade, or perfect for anyone after an eye-catching gown for an upcoming event. It is crafted from white satin and fa...
A Long dress in black and salmon silk crepe - Germany Circa 1938-1942
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1938 - 1942. Germany Elegant long dress in black and salmon artificial silk crepe, collected in Berlin, dating from the late 1930s. Straight cut, long sleeves with geometric tr...
Vintage dress 1930s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN - 1930s vintage dress with balloon sleeves and multicolored flower bunches painted by hand on a black background. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR. Condition: Good conditio...
Pretty Silk Dress wth Fringes, 1930s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pretty silk dress with fringes made of a 1930s shawl. No size nor composition label, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 41 cm...
Transparent Vintage Silk Dress, 1930s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Transparent vintage silk dress in yellow and off-white tones. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR/36FR. Dress from the 1930s. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimens...
Vintage Powder Pink Tulle Dress, 1930s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Vintage powder pink tulle dress with velvet decorations. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. Piece from the 1930. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Shoul...
$1,170
Vintage dress unsigned
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN - Black velvet vintage dress with openwork gigot sleeves. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR/38FR. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 36 cm - Chest: 46 cm...
Vintage 1930s Women's White Cotton Embroidered Wedding Dress, Size 4
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 1930s to early 1940s White Cotton embroidered summer wedding dress. Dress has horse hair crinoline to give fullness. Size: 4 - Small Bust: 36” / Waist: 26” / Hip 40” / Dress l...
1930s Orange and Black Plaid Print Silk Chiffon Dress and Capelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1930s Orange and Black plaid print Silk chiffon sleeveless dress and capelet. ( 2pcs) Fit Size US 2 **Dress has some fabric distressed. AS IS
White cotton piqué wedding dress with lace edge and boléro Circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton piqué wedding dress with lace ( Hand-made Irish crochet) edge and boléro.Zip in the middle back. SIZE M
1930s strapless silver lame embroidered strapless cocktail dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1930s strapless silver lame embroidered strapless cocktail dress. Size 4
Chiffon dress with boléro and flower print Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Chiffon dress with boléro and flower print Circa 1930's. Rayon lining ivory (altered) Cutwork. Biais. Snap on the left side. SIZE S
Late 1930s White Crepe Wedding Dress
Located in London, GB
Phenomenal and original rayon crepe wedding dress, couture made in France around 1937 - 1940. Made from fine woven medium weight rayon crepe in ivory white which reaches to the floo...
1930s Peach Silk Slip Nightdress
Located in London, GB
Early 1930s peach embroidered floral slip in incredible antique condition. This piece is made from a man made silk blend in a really beautiful soft peach colour. There are some pleas...
1930's Black Micro Pleat Flapper Dress with Lace
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1930's black micro pleated flapper dress. Decolletage features stunning and interesting beige lace with black trim. The lace continues vertically down the dress and is also featured ...
1930s Black Jet Beaded Cocktail Dress with Silver Detail
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning 1930's hand beaded long sleeve cocktail dress. Beading creates black on black horizontal stripes that get larger as they cascade towards the bottom of the dress. Neckline fe...
1930s Creme and Green Floral Print Silk Chiffon Day Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 30s creme, green, orange floral print silk day dress. Fit size 2/4
1930s Monochrome Chevron Pattern Tulle Dress
Located in London, GB
An unusual and original 1930s tulle black and white dress which reminds me of the work of Gabriel Chanel and the great American designer Elizabeth Hawes. We have referenced Chanel's...
Vintage 1930s Bias-Cut Chantilly Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
This rare vintage 1930s bias-cut lace dress is an absolutely stunning example of 1930s fashion. It is becoming increasingly (very) rare to find these 1930s lace dresses in the beauti...
OOAK 1930's Parisian Haute Couture Brown Bronze Metallic Knit Embroidered Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Incredibly unusual circa 1930s brown/bronze & silver metallic knit dress. Contains a partial label marked "209 Rue Saint-Honore- Paris". Dress is embellished with ivory, brown and go...
"Gentleman In A Dressing Gown"
Located in Bristol, CT
Classic watercolour depicting a gentleman in a dressing gown Art Sz: 14"H x 10"W Frame Sz: 19 1/4"H x 15 1/4"W w/ lavender mat
Watercolor
Pink embroidered silk sleeping gown Circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink embroidered silk sleeping gown Circa 1930 SIZE M
Pale pink silk night gown with thread embroideries Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink silk night gown with thread embroideries. Tiny pleats on the bust. SIZE 40/42 /L
Art Deco Bias Silk Crepe, Tulle and Lace Trimmed Gown
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Bias Soft Pink Silk Crepe, Tulle and Lace Trimmed Gown from the 1930's. Designed originally as lounge wear but now perfect for day/evening wear. Open neckline with n...
Hand-made embroidery deshabillé and night gown chiffon ensemble Circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Hand-made embroidery deshabillé and night gown chiffon ensemble. Fabric belt on the dress .Silk hand made appliqué . Button and buttonhole closure on the top middle front and on the ...
Upcycled Art Deco Black Widow Floral Dressing Gown, Studio VL
By Studio VL, Leslie Chin x Studio VL
Located in New York, NY
Upcycled Art Deco Black Widow Floral Dressing Gown by Studio VL. 1930's rayon print pink floral gown with striped floral patterning throughout. We have hand embroidered black widow s...
Pale pink silk night gown with embroideries and lace Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink silk night gown with embroideries and lace. Thin thread belt loop ( no belt) Tiny hand made pleats on the top of the dress. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Saturday Evening Post Cover, Evening Gown May 21st, 1938
By Neysa McMein
Located in Miami, FL
Pastel on board - Saturday Evening Post Cover, Evening Gown May 21st, 1938 - Reproduced version looks better because the Saturday Evening Post Art Director retouched the plates befor...
Pastel
Lady in a Green Gown Portrait, Early 20th Century Interior Scene
By Ora Coltman
Located in Beachwood, OH
Ora Coltman (American, 1858-1940) Interior Scene with Lady in Green Gown, 1935 Oil on canvasboard Signed and dated lower right 19 x 16 inches 24.25 x 21.25 inches, framed Ora Coltma...
Oil
1930S White Rayon Tulle Princess Gown With Pearlesent Sequin Beaded Bodice From
Located in New York, NY
1930S White Rayon Tulle Princess Gown With Pearlesent Sequin Beaded Bodice From Paris
1930S Black & Pink Rayon Blend Lace Cutout Taffeta Gown With Scalloped Neckline
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black & Pink Rayon Blend Lace Cutout Taffeta Gown With Scalloped Neckline Matching Belt
1930S Black Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Bare Midriff Gown With Silver Lamé Deta
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Bare Midriff Gown With Silver Lamé Detailed Lattice Work From Paris
Vintage 1930s taupe floral lace & speech silk gown lingerie UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Nashville, TN
This sumptuous vintage 1930's peach Champagne coloured silk gown, accented by the most exquisite taupe floral lace details, is a rare piece to behold and to add to your glamorous lou...
Vintage 1930's Pink Satin Gown Lace Accents Lingerie Nightgown UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Nashville, TN
This elegant 1930's gown, rendered in the most classic shade of pink rayon silk, set off by cream and taupe floral lace accents, is just the piece to welcome to your lingerie collect...
1930s Black and Blue Batik Floral Print Strappy Sleeveless Maxi Dress / Gown
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A stunning 1930s taffeta maxi dress. I love the blue batik floral print against the black background. The multiple thin straps from the shoulders and down to the mid back are sexy a...
$6,500
"The Guitarist" Louis Betts, 1920s Portrait American Impressionist Painting
By Louis Betts
Located in New York, NY
An example of Betts’s impressionistic work is The Yellow Parasol (circa 1925, held at the Morris Museum in Augusta, Georgia), which uses the bright colors, loose style, and cheerful ...
Canvas, Oil
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...
1940s Gilbert Adrian Inspired Black Silk Long Dress with Wheat Sheaf Print
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very beautiful black silk maxi dress with all over large yellow and gold wheat sheaf print dates from the 1940s and was clearly inspired by both Schiaparelli in its long lean silhoue...
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.
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