Chanel evening dress Haute Couture 1979
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Evening set composed of a dress and a cape. The bustier dress is
Chanel evening dress Haute Couture 1979
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Evening set composed of a dress and a cape. The bustier dress is
Paco Rabanne dress circa 1979
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - Woven silk muslin dress in navy-blue, white, and light-gray tones. No size indicated
Blue chiffon bustier evening dress ESTEVEZ
By Estevez
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue chiffon bustier evening dress. Boned bustier inside with hook&eye closure on the waist. Zip
$116Sale Price|61% Off
A spectacular vintage 1970’s patterned long evening dress
Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU
incredible dress that would work for the resort, an evening event or dinner
Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown 1979 Eveing Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown from one of his earliest Collections ca.1979. A
Chanel Haute Couture S/S 1979 Ivory Embellished Bow Evening Gown 2pcs Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Exceptional two-piece Chanel Haute Couture ensemble from 1979, composed of a floor-length
1970s Morty Sussman Black Open Belted Evening Maxi Dress
By Morty Sussman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 1970s Morty Sussman Black Open Belted Evening Maxi Dress epitomizes the glamour and
Geoffrey Beene 1970s Metallic Lurex Evening Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Kingston, NY
1970s Geoffrey Beene metallic knit evening dress, executed in a finely woven multicolored lurex
Chloé evening dress 1975s
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHLOÉ - (Made in France) Golden and black muslin evening dress. Round neck and flounce effect on
$400Sale Price|55% Off
John Anthony Black Silk Chiffon Evening Dress
By John Anthony
Located in New Hope, PA
A classic black silk chiffon evening dress from Coty Award winner and couture quality designer John
Yves Saint Laurent Patron Original Evening Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
A beautiful and rare haute couture find, this 70’s YSL evening dress is made of refined satin silk
Multicolor jersey draped bustier evening dress LOUIS FERAUD
By Louis Feraud
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Multicolor jersey draped bustier evening dress. Main fabric composition: 53% rayon, 47% acetate
Backless silk printed evening dress Circa 1970's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless silk printed evening dress. Dress: 100 silk. Lining: 100% acetate Zip and hook&eye on the
Lilli Diamond Evening Gown Sequins Sexy Black Knit Formal Dress Vintage 70s
By Lilli Diamond
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Sparkle alert! Here's a simple yet sexy evening gown by Lilli Diamond of California, likely made in
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Jean-Louis Scherrer Couture Beaded Pink Silk Halter Neck Evening Dress 1970s
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
evening dress from the 1970s. Soft pink silk hand sewn with tiny frosted white glass tube beads & crystal
Long jersey printed evening dress with beadwork KEN SCOTT
By Ken Scott
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long jersey printed evening dress with beadwork No fabric composition tag but the jersey is
Louis Feraud evening dress Haute Couture
By Louis Feraud
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS FERAUD - (Made in France) Ivory-color muslin evening dress embroidered with pearls and
White backless evening jersey dress with rhinestone embellishment LORIS AZZARO
By Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White backless evening slip dress with rhinestone embellishment. SIZE S
Chloé evening dress circa 1975-1978
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe, Chloé
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHLOÉ - (Made in France) Long black crepe evening dress with an embroidered skirt. Fake two-piece
$600Sale Price|50% Off
1970's Galanos Sleek Sapphire Blue Silk Evening Dress
By James Galanos
Located in New Hope, PA
Sapphire blue silk satin is perfect for this sleek evening dress designed by James Galanos in the
Night blue sequin backless evening dress Claude Riha Cannes Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Night blue sequin backless evening dress. Size M
Asymmetrical burgundy velvet evening dress Attributed to Grès Winter 1974
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical burgundy velvet evening dress. Gros grain inside the waist. Zip middle back and hook
Green and off-white silk asymmetrical evening dress Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Green and off-white silk asymmetrical evening dress. Raw silk on the bust , chiffon and crêpe silk
Silk chiffon evening dress with beadwork and rhinestone André Laug
By André Laug
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long silk chiffon evening dress with beads and rhinestone collar. Zip in the middle back. See
White polyester chiffon asymmetrical evening dress with ruffles DP Gowns
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White polyester chiffon asymmetrical evening dress with ruffle and flower pompoms. Zip on the left
Long red and black asymmetrical evening dress Loris Azzaro Paris
By Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long red and black asymmetrical evening dress. The top part is in red silk jersey and the skirt in
Backless evening dress with beaded "trompe l'oeil" vest Circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless evening dress with beaded "trompe l'oeil" vest. No fabric composition tag but the main
Isabell Gerhart Black Silk Chrystal Rhinestone Gold Beaded Evening Dress 1970s
By Isabell Gerhart
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Isabell Gerhart of Houston, Texas, black silk chiffon crepe evening dress set with prong set
A Pierre Cardin Black Couture Jersey Evening Dress Circa 1976/1978
By Pierre Cardin Couture, Pierre Cardin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1976/1978 France Evening dress by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture in black silk jersey dating
Malcolm Starr 1960's Pink Silk Evening Dress with Floral Design
By Malcolm Starr
Located in New Hope, PA
This 1960's pink silk Malcolm Starr evening dress has a floral design in shades of yellow, green
Black crêpe evening dress with beads, rhinestone and thread embroidery TORRENTE
By TORRENTE
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black crêpe evening dress with beads, rhinestone and thread embroidery. No lining except inside the
Evening bustier dress in black satin and embroidered lace Pénélope Zagora
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening draped bustier dress in black satin and embroidered lace with sequin and satin ribbons
George Halley Coffee and Cream Colored Feather Printed Velvet Evening Dress
By George Halley
Located in New Hope, PA
and a creamy beige feather print for this 1970's evening dress. The dress has a high collar, a
1970s Travilla Vintage Evening Dress with Purple Green + Black Flower Embroidery
By Travilla
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage black evening dress with purple, green and black embroidered flowers. Unique bust
Lanvin Haute Couture Off-The-Shoulder Striped-Print Silk Chiffon Evening Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Geneva, CH
summer events, the evening dress features an elasticated ruffled neckline which sits comfortably on or
Brown and gold lurex jersey knit evening dress Pierre Balmain Les Tricots
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown and gold lurex jersey knit evening dress. No fabric tag composition but lining is probably
Loris Azzaro Vintage Purple + Green Silk Taffeta Evening Gown or Dress
By Giorgio Beverly Hills, Loris Azzaro
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful vintage evening gown by Loris Azzaro in a deep purple silk taffeta fabric with a green
Bustier evening dress in black jersey and chiffon lamé draped Loris Azzaro
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Bustier evening dress in black jersey and chiffon lamé draped and boned . Underwired bra inside
Bustier evening dress in blue jersey and chiffon lamé draped Loris Azzaro
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Bustier evening dress in blue jersey and lurex chiffon draped. Underwired bra inside with hook&eye
Black taffetas bustier evening dress with gold feathers and shawl Loris Azzaro
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black taffetas bustier evening dress with ruffles and gold lurex feathers embroideries. shawl with
White jersey evening dress with rhinestone belt buckle and white feather edge
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White jersey evening dress with rhinestone belt buckle and white feather edge. No fabric
Long evening dress in flowers printed chiffon Anne Valone Circa 1970's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long evening dress in flowers printed chiffon close in the middle back with fabric buttons and
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Arnold Scaasi Vintage Colorful Metallic Lamé Silk Evening Gown Dress, 1980s
By Scaasi Boutique
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage metallic lame dress by Arnold Scaasi with a high low hemline and open back with
Long navy blue chiffon evening dress with white fluffy neckline Victor Costa
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long navy blue chiffon evening dress with white fluffy organza (polyester) neckline. Zip in the
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet Wrap Evening Dress with Ruffle Trim
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Absolutely breathtaking Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche wrap style maxi evening dress from the 1970s
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Bill Blass Lacquered Lace Over Black silk chiffon Evening Dress 1970s 12
By Bill Blass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bill Blass lacquered lace black silk chiffon evening dress from the 1970s. This beautiful evening
Halston 1970s Black Silk Bias Iconic Bishop Sleeve Vintage Evening Gown Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic beautiful 1970s vintage Halston black bias cut gown ! Features an asymmetrical neckline in the front and bac. Simply slips over the head. Buttons at each bishop sleeve cuff. T...
Ronald Amey Evening Gown Black Lace and Silk Taffeta Formal Dress Vintage 70s
By Ronald Amey
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
A breathtaking piece of 1970s American couture, this black lace and taffeta evening gown by Ronald
1970s Sequined Black + Brown + Silver Vintage 70s Knit Sexy Evening Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1970s fully sequined sleeveless full length knit dress! Features thousands of hand sewn black
Evening dress in silver lurex moire with bow and rhinestone brooch Mike Benet
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening dress in silver lurex moire with bow and rhinestone brooch. Pink rayon lining. Backless
1970s Royal Blue Fully Sequin Dolman Sleeves Vintage 70s Evening Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s royal blue fully sequined gown ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout. Peek-a-boo back with hidden zipper and hook-and-eye closures. Rhinestone buttons ...
1970s Lillie Rubin Black Silk Sequin Belted Vintage 70s Sleeveless Evening Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
hand-sewn sequins throughout the entire dress. Attached belt hooks closed at the back center waist
Rogaire London Vintage 70s Custom Evening Dress W/Mink & Beaded Trim Size 10-12
Located in Palm Desert, CA
these years. A very chic one of a kind evening dress. Shoulder: 15”.
1970s Frank Usher Black Chiffon Cut - Out Belted 70s Vintage Evening Gown Dress
By Frank Usher
Located in San Diego, CA
the back with hook-and-eye closure. A true statement worthy evening dress that is anything but just
Pauline Trigere Evening Dress Black Lace and Nude Chiffon with Black Crepe Skirt
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New Hope, PA
This is a classically elegant evening dress from Pauline Trigere. The bodice is black lace over
Sequin evening dress with purple satin drape on the waist and hips Loris Azzaro
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sequin evening dress with satin drape on the waist and hips. Zip middle back. Split in the middle
Brown velour dévoré and gold lurex evening dress Oscar de la Renta Circa 1970's
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown velour dévoré and gold lurex evening dress. No fabric tag but lining probably polyester. See
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.