Late 1950s Frederick & Nelson One-Shoulder Blue Iris Moire Print Bubble Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
Late 1950s Frederick & Nelson One-Shoulder Blue Iris Moire Print Bubble Dress: Watered silk taffeta cocktail dress with an extravagant oversized bow at back shoulder blade.
White and Pink Embroidered Bubble Hem Party Dress w Petal Bust – S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Reminiscent of the architectural designs popularized by Balenciaga, this unique party dress features a stand-away silhouette that appears to float independently from the body that we...
1950’s Black Taffeta Bubble Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
Beautiful black organza dress with white guipure lace underlay in the skirt and pretty sweetheart neckline. The midi length bubble skirt is box pleated at the front to reveal the l...
Carlye Brown Polished Cotton Bubble Dress, 1950’s
By Carlye
Located in Atlanta, GA
There are so many great design elements to this seemingly simple Carlye polished cotton dress. For starters, the fabric is a comfortable polished cotton with a jacquard style floral ...
1950s Suzy Perette Apricot Silk Taffeta Bubble Hem Cocktail Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous, stunning 1950s Suzy Perette apricot silk taffeta bubble hem cocktail dress with scoop neckline, original integral crinoline, 3/4 length sleeves.
1950s Outstanding American Couture Yellow and Black Silk Bubble Dress
Located in London, GB
This sensational 1950s cocktail dress with yellow silk dupion bodice and black silk organza bubble skirt is an incredible piece of American couture and although unlabelled, it was pu...
Vintage 1950s Lemon Pale Yellow Demi Couture Strapless Silk 50s Bubble Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1950s light canary yellow silk chiffon demi couture strapless cocktail bubble dress!
Vintage 1950s 50s Butterscotch Silk Taffeta Velvet Formal Cocktail Bubble Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning butterscotch iridescent silk taffeta formal dress from the 1950s with a velvet shelf bust, ruched bodice and extraordinary bubble hem.
1950s Vintage Red Taffeta Full Sweep Party Dress with Bubble Hem
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage red taffeta strapless party dress with a full sweep, bubble hem and bow detail. Built in tulle crinoline. Details: Fully Lined Side Metal Zip and Hook Closure...
Unworn 1950s Vintage Metallic Floral Print Cocktail Dress with a Bubble Hem
Located in Sparks, NV
Bubble hem with built in crinoline adds extra volume to the skirt of the dress.
Suzy Perette Vintage Green Silk Cocktail Dress with an Origami Bubble Hem, 1950s
By Suzy Perette
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning and unique emerald green silk taffeta dress with an origami bubble hem by Suzy Perette. Bow detail at the bottom and hourglass silhouette. Details: Unlined Back Metal...
1950s Suzy Perette Vintage Green Silk Cocktail Dress with an Origami Bubble Hem
By Suzy Perette
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning and unique emerald green silk taffeta dress with an origami bubble hem by Suzy Perette. Bow detail at the bottom and hourglass silhouette. Fits like a modern size small. Ple...
1950's Orange Silk Bubble Hem Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950's tangerine hued silk satin cocktail dress has a voluminous bubble-hem skirt which is lined with an inner tulle petticoat.
1950's Vintage Velvet Brocade Bubble Cocktail Dress
Located in Toronto, ON
Christian Dior launched the bubble dress into vogue and this cocktail dress is a perfect example of that fantastic post WWII excess. This tailor made dress will make a statement at y...
Vintage 1950's Yellow Roses Bubble Hem Cocktail Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's dress * ivory polished cotton * yellow floral print * bubble hem * strapless bodice with stays * grosgrain ribbon bows * tulle and acetate linings * metal bac...
Vintage 1950's Alex Colman Bubble Hem Metallic Cocktail Dress
By Alex Colman
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's dress * dark turquoise cotton * metallic foil details * cotton lining * bubble hem * narrow shoulder straps * metal side zipper * by Alex Colman condition ...
Vintage 1950's Pink Roses White Bubble Hem Strapless Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's dress * white acetate * pink rose print * dark pink trim with back bow and sashes * strapless bodice with stays * bubble skirt * pellon backing * metal back z...
1950's Madame Gres Metallic Rose-Print Silk Draped-Bubble Dress
By Madame Alix Gres
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Madame Gres felt that the true job of the couturier was not to create a name for one's self, as many designers do, but to pay rigorous attention to the clothing.This stunning dove-gr...
1950's Rose Garden Floral Print Taffeta Sculpted Bubble-Peplum Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1950's rose-print cocktail dress, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern couture.
Vintage 1950s White Bubble Dots Chiffon Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * white chiffon * acetate & tulle lining * navy bubble dot design * bodice stays * back tails * metal back zipper condition | excellent- original zi...
1950's Irene Lentz Watercolor Red-Roses Floral Print Silk Bubble Party Dress
By Irene Lentz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Irene Lentz stunned the world in the 1930's, 40's and 50's with her ingeniously constructed, sophisticated, couture-standard garments. After charming Los Angeles society and celestia...
1950's Suzy Perette Bubble-Gum Pink Ruched-Cotton Full Sundress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning "Suzy Perette" polished-cotton sculpted sundress in the prettiest bubble-gum pink color! Suzy Perette was not an actual person, but the name of a dress manufacturing company...
1950s Suzy Perette Vintage Dress Bubble Hem Pink Floral Organza Bow Party Frock
By Suzy Perette
Located in Portland, OR
This pretty pink floral vintage dress is from the 1950's and was made by Suzy Perette, New York.
Tom Ford/Gwyneth Paltrow Iconic Oscar Gown & Cape New!
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super stunning iconic Tom Ford evening gown with matching cape. Identical to the one worn by Gwyneth Paltrow to the Oscars. The gown fashioned of off white silk crepe and lined in...
Viola Silk Dress with Elaborate Skirt 1950s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning little black silk dress from Viola with a square neckline and a fitted princess seam bodice. The tulip skirt has incredible cartridge pleating around the hem and the sleev...
F/W 1978 Yves Saint Laurent Couture Purple Lesage Embroidery Floral Custom
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This extraordinary Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture evening jacket from the Fall/Winter 1978 collection exemplifies the designer’s reverence for both artistry and history. Handcrafte...
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...
1990s Couture Jean-Louis Scherrer Vintage Painted Red + Black Trousers/ Pants
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Sparks, NV
Number vintage couture from the 1990s by Jean-Louis Scherrer! Hand painted red and black silk trousers. Unlined with side zip and button closure. Hidden front pockets. The marked siz...
La Perla vintage silk nightgown dress
By La Perla
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
La Perla vintage silk nightgown dress Size 3 Excellent condition, a couple of micro-spots, see photo
1950s Green and Blue Butterfly Print Brocade Coat
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 50s Beautiful blue and green brocade swing coat with butterfly and flower pattern. Size X large Bust: 52 inches/ coat length : 43.5” Sleeve length 22 inches
Sybil Connolly Couture Green Pleated Linen Maxi Dress, 1960s
By Sybil Connolly
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Known as the Dior of Dublin, couturier Sybil Connolly is revered for her high caliber designs and artisanal technique. A raving success since her first fashion show in 1953 which lan...
Tom Ford For Gucci Dress with Cut outs
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black fine stretch silk dress from Tom Ford for Gucci. It has 3/4 length sleeves, slits at the side hem and a fine strap crossing the upper chest and back. There is a ribb...
Avant Garde Brutalist Mixed Metal Artisan Handbag ca 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Avant garde brutalist mixed metal artisan handbag ca 1970s The unique handmade shoulder bag is adorned with sinuous three dimensional mixed metal work designs on the black leather f...
$525
Size: Small - Small Medium
Amazing 1950s Gold Bronze Silk Metallic Late 50s Vintage Wiggle Bombshell Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering late 1950s vintage silk metallic wiggle dress! Incredible amount of detail was placed on the construction of this gem. Gorgeous golden bronze color. Definite...
$7,920
H 6.7 in W 13 in L 5.9 in
Chanel Bowling Bag Luxury Ligne Leather As Seen On Ivanka Trump Red Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
As seen on Ivanka Trump, this is a gorgeous luxury ligne Chanel satchel in excellent condition.
$980Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Victor Costa Iridescent Purple Origami-Pleated Strapless Evening Gown
By Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Avenue, Victor Costa
Located in Kingston, NY
A theatrical and romantic creation by Victor Costa, this iridescent purple evening gown captures the designer’s flair for sculptural glamour and fantasy couture. Crafted from lustrou...
Hattie Carnegie 1950s Silk Color Block Skirt
By Hattie Carnegie, Hattie Carnegie
Located in Water Mill, NY
A colorful silk patchwork skirt in greens, blues, and pinks. The skirt is comprised of row of squares sewn creating a diagonal pattern of same colors. It has a small waistband, a ha...
Rare Chanel Vintage S/S 1989 Grecian Goddess Ivory Gold Pleated Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An ethereal and rare Chanel creation from the Spring/Summer 1989 collection, designed under Karl Lagerfeld’s direction. This gown embodies timeless elegance, drawing inspiration from...
New Lerario Beatriz NYC Cocktail Dress Sz 6
By LERARIO BEATRIZ
Located in Conroe, TX
Lerario Beatriz NYC Cocktail Dress Brand New with Tags Coated Basket Weave Sleeveless Dress Three Way Ties around the neck, crisscross neck or bow-tied at front Panel Seaming Throug...
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.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.
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Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
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This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.