1960's Cristóbal Balenciaga haute couture black brocade dress and jacket
By Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black floral brocade dress and matching jacket from Cristobal Balenciaga dating to the early 1960's. Ensemble best fits a small US size 2. Narrow shoulders 13-14". Fit...
1960s Apricot Cotton Dress and Pastel Floral Jacket
Located in London, GB
This summery early 1960s two-piece ensemble is composed of a shift-dress and the long-sleeve jacket which sits over it. It is of excellent manufactured quality and most likely made f...
Mainbocher 1960s Silver Lamé Brocade Dress with Jacket
By Mainbocher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1960s ensemble from American couturier, Mainbocher, includes a sleek dress and jacket done in the most beautiful silver lamé brocade. Brocade is woven into patterns of organ...
Vintage Gold and Black Brocade Dress/Jacket with Knot Buttons
Located in Antwerp, BE
A vintage Turkish style gold and black brocade dress or evening jacket. Tiny knot buttons all the way down the front and a side zipper allow the dress to be worn completely closed wh...
1960s Golden Lurex Brocade Mod Suit Cocktail Dress
Located in Milan, Italy
This charming early 1960s cocktail suit dress is in a golden lurex brocade fabric. The sleeveless dress has side back zip closure. The jacket has mandarin collar, large lovely butto...
Unlabeled Couture Finish 1960s Cocktail Dress with Jacket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful strapless cocktail dress with matching cropped jacket in mossy freen and metallic brocade. Fully lined with petticoat. Boned bodice with side zip.
1960s Mollie Parnis Gold and Yellow Leaf Print Cocktail Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Houston, TX
Brilliant gold and yellow cocktail dress ensemble by Mollie Parnis! The set consists of a dress and cropped jacket. The dress is midi length, with an A - line silhouette jewel neckli...
1960s Iridescent Blue and Brown Floral Brocade Mod Dress
By Union Label
Located in Houston, TX
Incredible 1960s mod dress! This dress is knee length, with long sleeves, a notched faux - mandarin collar, and a fit - and - flare silhouette with bell - like skirt. Gold braided ci...
1960s Sophie of Saks Red Burgundy Brocade Dress and Jacket
By Sophie Gimbel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960s Sophie of Saks Red Burgundy silk brocade sleeveless cocktail dress with 3/4 sleeves jacket. Dress and jacket is lined in silk. Dress measurement: Bust: 36”/ Waist: 27” / Hip:37”
Vintage Geoffrey Beene 1960s Orange Metallic Brocade Wrap 60s Coat Dress Jacket
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
This vintage Geoffrey Beene coat dress from the 1960s is a rare, versatile piece that reflects the designer’s innovative vision. Crafted in a bold orange metallic brocade with abstra...
1960s Vintage Metallic Gold Evening Gown/ Dress
By Fanya
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage metallic gold floral brocade strapless evening dress with matching cropped blue velvet bolero jacket. Wear together or separately! The dress is fully lined with rear...
Teal Traina 1960 Vintage Orange Brocade Jacket, Belt + Dress 3-Piece Ensemble
By Teal Traina
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage 3-piece jacket, belt and dress ensemble by Teal Traina in a heavy weight orange and silver metallic brocade. The jacket features a cropped cut and heavy rhinestone b...
Victor Costa Romantica 1960s Gold + Ivory Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Belted Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s VICTOR COSTA Romantica for Lord and Taylor gold and ivory metallic silk brocade long sleeve dress! Features a detachable gold cord belt, with 10 gold embroidered buttons u...
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Chic 1960s Mademoiselle Canary Yellow Silk Borcade A - Line Dress & Jacket Suit
By MADEMOISELLE
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 60s vintage MADEMOISELLE canary yellow silk brocade A-Line dress and coat ensemble! Dress features a fitted bodice with a bell shaped skirt. Gold metallic embroidery detail at w...
1960s Christian Dior Vintage Silk + Mink Fur Dress Ensemble (Top/ Skirt/ Jacket)
By Christian Dior
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning 1960s Christian Dior three-piece ensemble done in a gold silk brocade with brown mink fur trim. Wear together or separately! Fits like a modern size medium. The jacket is fu...
1960s Montaldo's Couture Red Gold Beaded 60s Gown and Jaket w/ Mink Fur Collar
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 1960s MONTALDOS red and gold silk brocade beaded evening gown and full length jacket!
1960's Christian Dior Metallic-Gold Brocade Sleeveless Dress & Jacket Ensemble
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The House of Dior has been an enduring icon of Haute-Couture. When the talented Marc Bohan took over as head designer in 1960, he continued the Dior tradition of elegant design. This...
Vintage 1960s Jean Patou Couture Light-Blue Metallic Brocade Mini Dress & Jacket
By Jean Patou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Jean Patou by Michel Goma Paris boutique ensemble dating back to the mid 1960's. This rare dress and jacket read so fresh and modern. The fabric alone is a masterpiece; rich...
Jean Louis Gold Lamé Dress Jacket Suit, 1960s
By Jean Louis
Located in US
Jean Louis, Marilyn Monroe designer, vintage dress and jacket set featured in gold eyelash lame and black beaded brocade throuhgout. Magnificent fabric. Dress has a scoop neckline, b...
1960's Pierre Balmain Metallic Blue Silk-Brocade Cocktail Suit
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pierre Balmain worked under Robert Pigiuet, Molyneux, and Lucian Lelong, where he worked closely with Christian Dior. In 1945 is finally opened his own couture house. Balmain created...
Vintage 1960s Mink Trimmed Dress and Jacket
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1960s dress & jacket * gold leaf print silk brocade * acetate lining * detachable bow belt * matching jacket * mink fur accents * metal back zipper * by Vogue Pari...
Pierre Balmain Asian inspired brocade ensemble/gown 1960's
By Pierre Balmain
Located in New York, NY
Known for his structural design Pierre Balmain created this incredibly beautiful Asia inspired silk brocade ensemble .Side buttoned jacket and mermaid cut skirt. All hand done an...
Vintage 1960's Ivory Brochade Dress with Beaded Jacket
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1960's dress * ivory brocade * glass beaded jacket * metal back zipper * satin lined jacket condition | excellent - one small mark at back of skirt fits like medi...
Jean-Louis Scherrer Numbered Boutique Vintage Silk Dress Gold Brocade Jacket
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Portland, OR
This outstanding vintage ensemble was designed by Jean-Louis Scherrer and includes a lovely green silk dress with its original belt and a metallic gold and green brocade jacket. The...
Vintage 1960s Emerald Brocade Fox Fur Dress & Coat
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1960s dress & coat * emerald & black brocade * black fox fur trim * acetate lining * amazing foliage embroidery * back zip dress * matching coat * black jeweled bu...
Oscar de la Renta Vintage Dress & Jacket in Royal Blue & Silver Metallic Brocade
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Portland, OR
This is an absolutely gorgeous vintage Oscar de la Renta dress and jacket in blue with a metallic Byzantine pattern. This late 1960's or early 1970's 2 piece evening ensemble include...
1960s Iridescent Blue and Brown Floral Brocade Mod Dress
By Union Label
Located in Houston, TX
Incredible 1960s mod dress! This dress is knee length, with long sleeves, a notched faux - mandarin collar, and a fit - and - flare silhouette with bell - like skirt. Gold braided ci...
1960s Vintage Cocktail Dress Gold Brocade Satin W/ Sleeveless Bow Overdress
Located in Portland, OR
This is a pretty gold floral satin 2 piece vintage cocktail dress ensemble that includes a spaghetti strap dress with a matching sleeveless long jacket. The jacket or sleeveless over...
1960s Vintage Black Satin Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress with Box Pleats
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple and chic 1960s vintage cocktail dress with short sleeves and box pleats. Partially lined with rear metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust measures...
1960s Sambo Fashions Yellow and Lilac Floral Print Dress
Located in London, GB
This cotton late 1950s to early 1960s sundress was designed by Sambo Fashions, a quality British brand operating throughout the ‘40s to ‘60s. The print on this dress is what really s...
1930S Cream Red & Blue Silk Floral Bias Cut Day Dress With Capelet
Located in New York, NY
1930S Cream Red & Blue Silk Floral Bias Cut Day Dress With Capelet
1960s French Couture Cream Guipure Floral Lace Midi Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1960s floral lace midi dress was couture-made in France and was very likely a wedding dress circa 1966-1968. The fabrics used are the very finest available and it is tailored fr...
1960's PIERRE BALMAIN haute couture black dress with flounced trim
By Pierre Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black haute couture wool dress with beautiful flounce trimmed in satin from Pierre Balmain dating to the late 1960's. All of the details you would expect with a haute couture gar...
Vintage 1950's Cotton Floral Embroidered Day Dress US 2 UK 6
Located in Nashville, TN
endered in the softest shade of sand coloured cotton, embellished with floral embroidery in shades of white and green, this original late 1950's dress is a timeless piece to add to y...
1980s Christian Dior Black Fine Wool Tuxedo Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s black fine wool Christian Dior cocktail dress. The dress looks like a double breasted tuxedo jacket and pencil skirt ensemble from the front, and a dress from the back. Deep cu...
$2,750
Size: N/A fits a US 0-4
1958 EISA by CRISTOBAL BALENCIAGA haute couture black boucle wool skirt suit
By Balenciaga, Eisa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet-black boucle wool haute couture suit designed by Cristobal Balenciaga for his Eisa boutique dating to fall of 1958. Suit best fits a size 0-4 . Approximate measurement...
Christian Dior Diorling Black Velvet Dress
By Christian Dior, Diorling
Located in Sharon, CT
In the late 60's Dior created 'Diorling London' a ready to wear collection. The head designer for Diorling was Jorn Langberg. The dresses fabric is alternating velvet and silk tulle...
$797Sale Price|50% Off
Size: Small / Small Medium
1960s Lydia Kessler Ltd Black Brocade Princess Evening Coat w Rhinestone Buttons
Located in San Diego, CA
An extraordinary 1960s Lydia Kessler Ltd. black brocade princess coat, impeccably tailored in a richly textured paisley jacquard fabric that catches the light with subtle luster. Thi...
Valentino Black Silk and Velvet Dress with Coat - 10 - Circa 1980s
By Valentino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Valentino Black Silk and Velvet Dress with Coat - 10 - Circa 80's This spectacular and timeless vintage dress and coat is in excellent condition with the exception of one button mis...
1960's Pink Multi-Color Floral Raw Silk Dress with Bow Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of a white silk with floral print. There is a center back zipper closure with a bow accent and v-back. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-ref...
1960's PIERRE BALMAIN black velvet HAUTE COUTURE dress with rhinestones
By Pierre Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A Pierre Balmain haute couture halter dress made from black velvet with a small, raised triangular pattern that gives the surface a textured, almost faceted look. A diamanté rhinesto...
1960s Cardinali Couture Black Wool Unique Vintage A - Line 60s Skit Suit Jacket
By Marilyn Lewis, Cardinali
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 60s Cardinali Couture black wool skirt suit ! Sleek tailored jacket features a unique asymmetrical closure with heavy duty hidden snaps. Beautiful light pink silk lining...
1970s Peach Accordion Pleat Floral Print Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1970s maxi dress was bought in Paris and is crafted from man-made peach chiffon splashed with bold lilac and pink florals. Pleated all over with an innovative technique that ens...
1960s Pastel Floral Lame A-Line Dress with Matching Headband
Located in London, GB
This French couture 1960s A-line mini dress has a wonderful luminosity to it thanks to its floral lame fabric. The neckline is high and softly rounded, and the interior is lined with...
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
$500
Size: size 4; comparable to size small
Vera Wang Blush Neoclassical Delphos Column Gown with Trailing Ties – S, 2008
By Vera Wang
Located in Tucson, AZ
A gown so Neoclassical it looks as if it came right off a Greek statue, with floating sash ties that permit endless styling variations. Neither pink nor peach, this gown is a flatter...
Lilli Diamond New Silk Dress with Back Drape 1960s
By Lilli Diamond
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful white, grey and blue abstract flower pattern silk dress from Lilli Diamond. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a gathered crew neckline and back drapery the length of the...
$600
Size: none; comparable to size small
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...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
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
Thierry Mugler SS 1995 Sculptural Silk Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Rendered in blush silk that beautifully reflects the ligh, this 1995 Thierry Mugler dress captures the designer at his most unexpectedly tender. Known for architectural severity and ...
$540Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
Vintage 1930s Gold Silk Lamé Strapless Gown & Beadwork Gown UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly magnificent 1930's gold silk lamé dress, embellished with trailing gunmetal grey and silver beadwork, is a phenomenal piece to add to your evening-wear wardrobe. The stra...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Naeem Kahn Heavily Embellished Champagne Silk Gown-Size 10
By Naeem Khan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Naeem Kahn Heavily Embellished Champagne Silk Gown-Size 10 This spectacular Naeem Kahn creation is made of a wonderful champagne colored heavy silk and is lined in an additional lay...
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Vintage Jill Richards 1980s For Saks Fifth Avenue Red Avant Garde Silk Dress
By Jill Richards, Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 80s JILL RICHARDS, for SAKs Fifth Avenue, red silk + taffeta dress!!! Avant Garde feel, with tiered skirt, and bow in the back. Tulle layers over the silk bodice. Pouf skirt,...
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk V Neck Sleeveless Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk sleeveless gown with v neck satin lapel. Size: 40italy, fit size 6 US Perfect for wedding or rehearsal dinner. Measurement flat: Bust : 36”/ empire wa...
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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