Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
1950s Dorothy McNab Gold Lame & White Silk Sari-Inspired Gown w Waterfall Back
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Dorothy McNab Gold Lame & White Silk Sari-Inspired Gown w Draped Attached Waterfall Back, and Incredible Princess Seamed Bodice. Gold lame woven paisley patterns are seamed an...
1950s Rose Gold Embroidered Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
Beautiful original vintage 1950s American made dress in antique rose gold satin with all over embroidery. This lovely piece features three quarter length sleeves, a sweetheart neckl...
1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Gold Brocade Dress
By Jaques Heim
Located in London, GB
This dazzling 1950s gold brocade cocktail dress is demi-couture from Parisian designer Jacques Heim and has both simplicity and glamour with some beautiful construction details. The ...
Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Gold Satin and Beaded Cocktail Dress UK 6 US 2
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in a classic silhouette, this sumptuous 1950's Ceil Chapman dress, in a bold gold satin, contrasted by a cream silk bodice embellished with trailing gold glass bugle beads, ...
$399Sale Price|20% Off
Barbara Tfank 1950s Chartreuse Gold Polka Dot Brocade Party Dress
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun and festive party dress. This dress is made of unique textiles, a green chartreuse and gold polka dot brocade of English origin. The silhouette features a V-neck with shoulder tu...
1950s Japanese Ivory Silk Uchikake Wedding Kimono with Gold Brocade Pine Motifs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
An exceptional 1950s Japanese Uchikake wedding kimono, masterfully handcrafted in luminous ivory silk and richly decorated with gold brocade pine trees (matsu) in brilliant shades of...
1950S Metallic Acetate & Lurex Gold Lamé Cocktail Dress With Detachable Peplum
Located in New York, NY
Fully lined in rayon. Made in Frankfurt Germany by Emmi Jobst 1950S Metallic Acetate & Lurex Gold Lamé Cocktail Dress With Detachable Peplum Skirt
1950s Arnold Scaasi Vintage Yellow / Gold / Mustard Print Silk Cocktail Dress
By Arnold Scaasi, Arnold Scassi
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1950s gold and yellow cocktail dress by Arnold Scaasi. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern XS. The bust measures 37", waist 23", hips 50" and the t...
1950s Corona Vienna Gold Green and Red Paisley Lame Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1950s midi dress was crafted in Austria by Corona Vienna. The silk lame fabric is of a very high quality; decadent gold lame is interwoven with a glossy silk-satin. Up close, th...
$1,020Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous Demi Couture Gold Metallic Cut Out Back Vintage 1950s Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s gold metallic silk Avant Garde cut-out back demi couture wiggle dress! Features a form fitting fit. Cut-outs on the back reveals just the right amount of skin. Dramati...
1950s Demi Couture Gold + Black Silk Brocade and Chiffon Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture gold and black silk brocade and chiffon cocktail dress! Features a tailored gold and black silk flower brocade bodice, with a forgiving black silk chiffo...
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...
1950s Samuel Winston Black and Gold Cocktail Dress w Exquisite Bodice Detailing
By Samuel Winston
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1950s Samuel Winston cocktail dress with full black taffeta skirt and exquisite bodice detailing in gold silk satin and ruched chiffon.Back zipper and organza and horseha...
$796Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Dynasty I Magnin Raspberry Red Gold Flowers Silk Satin Vintage 50s Dress
By Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning mid/late 1950s DYNASTY for I. MAGNIN raspberry red and gold silk satin sleeveless demi couture dress! Not quite red, and not quite pink, this beautiful gem features gold emb...
Gorgeous 1950s Black + Gold Silk Lace Fit and Flare Glitter Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s black and gold silk lace fit n' flare cocktail dress! Features luxurious black French lace with a golden satin underlay, with sparkles of colorful glitter sporadically...
1950s Sa'Bett of California Demi Couture Gold Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950 SA'BETT of CALIFORNIA demi couture gold silk brocade belted sleeveless sheath dress ! Features a luxurious silk brocade fabric that offers just the right amount of glim...
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Japanese Uchikake Wedding Kimono Red Silk Gold Cranes Formal Bridal Robe
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A spectacular 1950s Japanese Uchikake wedding kimono, handcrafted in luxurious silk and richly lined in vibrant red silk, representing the highest tradition of formal Japanese bridal...
1950s/1960s Gold and Black Low-back Tapestry Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom made late 1950s to early 1960s gold and black chenille foliage tapestry gown with a semi-plunge neckline and an extremely low plunge backline going down to the was it. The ent...
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1950s Bronze Gold Metallic Jacquard High Low Evening Dress With Bows
Located in Portland, OR
We love vintage mid century evening gowns and this one is especially lovely. This vintage late 1950's or early 1960"s hi low evening dress is in a cream and bronze jacquard with gold...
1950s Suzy Perette Black and Gold New Look Evening Dress with Shimmer Dot and
By Suzy Perette
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful black and gold evening dress by Suzy Perette in that iconic 1950s "New Look" Style! The piece features an an elegant yet playful polkadot pattern of shimmering gold circles...
1950s Gold Beaded Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950's strapless nude lace cocktail dress with gold glass seed bead fringe embroidery and mocha brown satin bow detail under bust. Nude lace is backed with tulle and the lace is embe...
Vintage 1950s Gold Lurex Illusion Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * gold lurex with tulle bodice * linen lining * back bowtie accent * back zipper condition | excellent - original zipper has been replaced fits like...
Bernetti Jacquard Maxi Dress with Gold Threadwork and Beading, 1950s
By Bernetti New York
Located in Houston, TX
Daring and Different this holiday? This is it....Wonderful winter white jacquard maxi dress. Beautiful gold beaded embellishment frames a stand up collar and the front of the dress...
1950s Yma Sumac Couture Old Hollywood Metallic Gold Lamè Hourglass Trained Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An important and truly breathtaking one-of-a-kind metallic gold lamè trained couture dress custom-made for icon Yma Sumac. This ultra rare masterpiece dates back to the mid 1950's. Y...
1950s/1960s Suzy Perette Black and Gold Metallic Cocktail Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1950s to early 1960s Suzy Perette cocktail dress featuring a black satin brocade detailed with gold metallic lurex in a repeating floral motif. The bodice is structured and fitt...
1950's John Cavanagh Couture Gold Lame Gown
By John Cavanagh
Located in London, GB
This stunning cocktail dress from the early 50’s is made from a gold lame jacquard woven with a tropical plant design. The dress has been hand embellished with Czech glass stones so...
Vintage 1950's Metallic Gold Beaded Rhinestone Evening Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
An absolutely stunning bombshell evening dress from the 1950's! We are in love with the hourglass silhouette and the flared mermaid hemline. Tiny darts at the waistline and all over ...
1950’s Sheer Black Dress With Leaf Print and Gold Underlay
Located in London, GB
Simply gorgeous black cocktail dress with unusual details. This elegant peice is made up of a sheer back organza with a floral and leaf print with a gold shaped and boned interior. ...
Vintage 1950's Metallic Gold Brocade Starburst Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning 1950's gold brocade cocktail dress with a starburst pattern, pleating, and asymmetric side bustle and train. Ultra flattering 1950's silhouette and amazing draped constructi...
1950s Gold Brocade Cocktail Dress
Located in Alford, MA
Gold brocade cocktail dress features a flattering off-the-shoulder neckline and cap sleeves. Fitted style with shirred bodice and slim skirt. Back zipper. Fully lined in white organ...
Bronze Gold Lamé Wiggle Dress With Cut Out Bow Back, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950's bronzed gold textured lamé wiggle dress with a sassy cut out design at the back accented by bows. The sleeveless silhouette zips, hooks and snaps at the back with a cord deta...
1950s Perfect Junior Gold Brocade Dress
Located in Port Hope, ON
So 1950s, but always in style! All the details are there - princess line, scalloped hem, tiered detail at the back full skirt with tulle lining and gorgeous brocade material. It is i...
Rare Madame Grès 1950s Haute Couture Brocaded Satin Ivory Gold Evening Dress
By Madame Gres
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Crafted in the 1950s, the dress features a luxurious ivory-gold satin fabric woven with intricate brocade patterns of silver, pink, and soft blue foliate trails.
1950S FRANK STARR Champagne & Gold Silk Lurex Syrian Scenic Jacquard One Should
By Frank Starr
Located in New York, NY
1950S FRANK STARR Champagne & Gold Silk Lurex Syrian Scenic Jacquard One Shoulder Gown
1950s Frank Usher Gold Brocade Dress
By Frank Usher
Located in London, GB
Amazing vintage 1950s gold floral brocade dress from British designer Frank Usher. This sleeveless dress has a hooped canvas petticoat attached inside which keeps the fullness in the...
1950s Pale Pink and Gold Brocade Rose Print Couture Dress With Bow
Located in London, GB
This spectacular 1950s British couture ball gown in pale pink and platinum brocade is of exceptional quality and with absolutely magnificent construction. The opulent satin fabric is...
1950s Black and gold lace cocktail dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950s Black and gold lace cocktail dress with belt. excellent condition. Bust: 34"/ Waist: 28"/ hip: 46"/ Length: 54"
1950S CHRISTIAN DIOR Style Gold Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Cocktai
Located in New York, NY
Some small areas of missing beads. Both the dress and the jacket are fully lined in soft silk. Exceptional hand finishing and stitching throughout. 1950S CHRISTIAN DIOR Style Gold Ha...
1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Gold Brocade Shift Dress
By Jaques Heim
Located in London, GB
This dazzling 1950s gold brocade cocktail dress is demi-couture from Parisian designer Jacques Heim and has both simplicity and glamour with some beautiful construction details. The ...
1950s Galerias Preciados Silver & Gold Brocade Wriggle Style Cocktail Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Extremely beautiful 1950s Galerias Preciados wriggle style cocktail dress. Metallic silver with gold and pewterr brocade leaf pattern. Greyish silver and bronze/gold trim at straps, ...
1950s Worth British Haute Couture Gold Lamé Cocktail Dress with Cape
By Charles Worth, Worth
Located in London, GB
This fabulous 1950s gold lamé cocktail dress is haute couture by the celebrated design house Worth, is of exceptional quality with incredible hand sewn construction. The textured met...
1950s Gold Floral Ribbon Applique on Sequin Tulle Circle Skirt Cocktail Dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950s Gold floral ribbon applique on sequin floral tulle lace, circle skirt cocktail dress. Gorgeous gold floral ribbon applique on sequin lace tulle cocktail dress. Scoop neck, sle...
1950s Red Sheath Dress with Beautiful Gold Lame Lace Overlay and Crimson Stones
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1950s-early 1960s deep red sheath dress with plunging décolletage, gold lame leaf-patterned overlay and scattered garnet-tone stones across the bodice. Cap sleeves and b...
1950's Harvey Berin Beaded Gold Lame & Tulle Evening Dress
Located in New Hope, PA
Glamorous gold lame is layered with golden tulle that is appliqued with large lace bows and bouquets of flowers. These appliques are beautifully beaded with pearls and gold sequins. ...
Vintage 1950s 50s Strapless Gold Silk Beaded Formal Gown Dress by Kay Selig
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage gold silk gown from the 1950's by Kay Selig. The strapless bodice is hand-embroidered with floral appliques and pearl beading. The long silk skirt featured gathering...
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.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
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.