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1988 Stephen Sprouse Sequin Gown
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in Austin, TX
1988 Stephen Sprouse sequin gown with off center racing back. Has stretch.
Orange, pink and yellow
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1980s American Evening Gowns
John Galliano black viscose crêpe bias cut low back evening gown, fw 1988
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black viscose crêpe bias cut evening gown, low cowl back with horizontal strap, zig
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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns
Saint Laurent black silk velvet and taffeta high-low hem evening gown, 1988
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
evening gown is from Yves Saint Laurent’s Rive Gauche 1988 collection. A red and black variant of the
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Archival Couture early 1988 Romeo Gigli Pleated Pliss Gown
By Romeo Gigli
Located in Berlin, DE
Archival Couture early 1988 Romeo Gigli Pleated Pliss Gown
Insane black pleated semi sheer origami
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1980s Evening Gowns
Christian Dior Haute Couture Long Blue Gown Provenance Betsy Bloomingdale 1988
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a long royal blue silk taffeta gown by Christian Dior Haute Couture, from 1988-89. The
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1980s French Evening Gowns
John Galliano bottle green bias-cut crêpe evening dress, fw 1988
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
1988;
▪ One of Galliano's first bias-cut evening dresses which would later become a recurrent theme
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1980s English Evening Dresses and Gowns
Karl Lagerfeld Runway Fall 1988 Black Gold Embroidered Vintage 80s Gown Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary KARL LAGERFELD Runway Fall / Winter 1988 black, gold and ivory couture evening gown
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1980s French Evening Gowns
Devine Thierry Mugler Runway Dress Goddess Black Semi Sheer Evening Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
sheer evening gown with the most amazing movement when walking. So elegant and sexy - black evening
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Azzaro Paris 80's Gold Lamé Sunray Pleated Met Gala Evening Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
A veritable museum piece, this 1988 Loris Azzaro gown was worn by supermodel Amber Valletta to the
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1980s French Evening Gowns
1988 David Fielden Ribbon Embroidered Lace Fishtail Gown W/ Ruffled Train
By DAVID FIELDEN
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1988 David Fielden London, ribbon and sequin embroidered lace gown with optional
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1980s English Wedding Dresses
1988 PATRICK KELLY black dress with bows
By Patrick Kelly
Located in San Fransisco, CA
" collection from fall of 1988. French size 38 which best fits a US 4-6. Approximate measurements (unstretched
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Yves Saint Laurent Sweater Dress Spring-Summer, 1988
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
. Ready-to-wear collection Spring-Summer 1988.
Additional information:
Dimensions: Chest: 40 cm, Waist
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1980s French Evening Dresses
John Galliano Blanche DuBois Clam Dress, ss 1988
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Clam Dress
▪ Blanche DuBois collection, Spring-Summer 1988
▪ Sold by One
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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns
Paco Rabanne Haute Couture Black Dress Fall Collection, 1988
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne Haute Couture - Evening dress in black composite material made of magnetic strips and
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1980s French Evening Dresses
Chanel Lace Striped Camellia Empire Dress S/S 1988
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Chanel designs. Emphasizing a vibrant femininity, the Spring/Summer 1988 collection was full of delicate
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Chantal Thomass Marabou and Black Lace Fashion Show Outfit, 1988
By Chantal Thomass
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
stretch lace and the belt is in leather.
Collection Fall / Winter 1988.
Bolduc number: Petticoat: 825363
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1980s French Evening Dresses
Iconic and Extremely Rare Thierry Mugler Dress SS 1988 Sculptural
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Summer' Spring Summer Collection 1988
Documented and Featured on the legendary runway show 1988.
This
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Rare Thierry Mugler SS 1988 Iconic African Collection Sculptural Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare collectors piece,
original dress from the legendary 1988 Thierry Mugler Spring
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Runway black maxi silk evening dress, FW 1987-1988
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent runway vintage black evening dress, Fall-winter 1987-1988 show.
A flowing dress
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1980s French Maxi Dress
John Galliano grey checked Blanche Dubois bustled coat dress, ss 1988
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
-Summer 1988
ph. Steve Shipman (1988)
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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns
Rare Thierry Mugler SS 1988 Dress Black Iconic Dramatic Collectors Piece
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Thierry Mugler dress, Spring Summer 1988 Collection. Dramatic schulptural
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
1988 STEPHEN SPROUSE black sequined dress
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, black sequined dress from Stephen Sprouse dating to spring of 1988. Labeled a US size 8
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche A/W 1988 Runway Blue Satin Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
- Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Cocktail Dress
- Yves Saint Laurent era
- From the Autumn/Winter 1988
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1980s French Evening Dresses
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1988 Vintage Plunging Semi-Sheer Midi Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Plunging Semi-Sheer Midi Dress Size XS
Vintage Alaia sleeveless midi dress with open knit trim throughout, plunging neckline and flared hem.
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns
YSL Yves Saint Laurent 1988 Green Satin Bubble Dress w Black Velvet Bodice
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
1988 collection. Yves Saint Laurent designed this dress in a variety of colors & textures with a range
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1980s European Evening Dresses
Moschino Couture Question Mark Dress 1988-89
By Moschino
Located in Carmel, CA
Moschino Couture Question Mark Dress 1988-89
Franco Moschino lifetime rare question mark dress
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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Jean Paul Gaultier Black Mesh, Lace And Tulle Ballet Dress 1988
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gaultier
* Size: 40
* Fabric: 85% Lycra, 15% Cotton
* 1988 Collection “La Concierge Est Dans L’escalier
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1988 Red Gold Chain Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Take a look at this special Haute Couture dress from Chanel 1988 Fall/Winter collection by Karl
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1988 black bi-fabric sheer deconstructed dress S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1988 black bi-fabric sheer deconstructed dress S
Reference: CRTI/A00604
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses
Chanel S/S 1988 Runway Pleated Silk Cocktail Dress With Gold Chain Detail
By Chanel
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
Dating to the S/S 1988 collection, a longer version of this dress appeared on the Chanel runway
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Angelo Tarlazzi Glitter Strapless Dress, Circa 1988
By Angelo Tarlazzi
Located in Geneva, CH
Back to the 80s with this fitted Angelo Tarlazzi strapless dress ! Made of silk jersey, the upper part of the dress is completely ruched, giving the illusion of a two piece construct...
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1980s French Shift Cocktail Dresses
A Madame Grès Couture Evening Dress - Autumn Winter 1953
By Madame Gres
Located in Toulon, FR
. From 1942 to 1988, she moved to 1, rue de la Paix under the name Grès. Her style is famous for its
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1950s French Day Dresses
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Size: Equivalent to French size 36
AZZEDINE ALAÏA S/S 1988 Runway Knit Maxi Dress M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
The perfect black dress from Alaïa’s Spring Summer 1988 collection . Azzedine Alaïa gained his
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1980s French Maxi Dress
Louis Feraud Haute Couture Silk Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Feraud. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR. Fall/Winter 1988/1989 collection.
Additional information
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1980s French Evening Dresses
A Velvet Chasuble by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) Circa 1980
By Madame Gres
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980
France
Elegant black silk velvet Chasuble evening dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture
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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
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Geoffrey Beene Black Satin and Soutache Dance Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
paired with black silk satin. Shoulder pads, fitted waist with full circular skirt.
Dated 1988 retailed
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Yves Saint Laurent Black Asymmetric Dress in Velvet and Faille
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Black asymmetric dress in velvet and faille. Fall-Winter 1988
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1980s French Maxi Dress
Gianni Versace couture beaded 'Java Forever' dress, Autumn-Winter 1989-90
By Atelier Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
for the dance production 'Java Forever' at the Bouffes du Nord in Paris, 1988. The example she wore
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1980s Mini Dress
Evening Gown 1948 Limited Signature Stamped Edition
By Toni Frissell
Located in London, GB
Evening Gown
1948
Fashion shoot featuring a model in an evening gown, 1948.
by Toni Frissell
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1940s Modern Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
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Evening Gown 1948 Limited Signature Stamped Edition
By Toni Frissell
Located in London, GB
Evening Gown
1948
Fashion shoot featuring a model in an evening gown, 1948.
by Toni Frissell
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1940s Modern Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
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H 16 in W 12 in
Evening Gowns At Sunset Limited Signature Stamped Edition
By Toni Frissell
Located in London, GB
Evening Gown
1960
Two models in evening gowns looking at the sunset. (Toni Frissell)
by Toni
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1960s Modern Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
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H 16 in W 12 in
Evening Gown 1948 Oversize Limited Signature Stamped Edition
By Toni Frissell
Located in London, GB
Evening Gown
1948
Fashion shoot featuring a model in an evening gown
by Toni Frissell
40 x 30
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1940s Modern Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
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H 40 in W 30 in
Evening Gown 1948 Oversize Limited Signature Stamped Edition
By Toni Frissell
Located in London, GB
Evening Gown
1948
Fashion shoot featuring a model in an evening gown
by Toni Frissell
40 x 30
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1940s Modern Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
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H 40 in W 30 in
Evening Gowns At Sunset 1946 Oversize Limited Signature Stamped Edition
By Toni Frissell
Located in London, GB
Evening Gowns At Sunset
1946
Two models in evening gowns looking at the sunset.
by Toni Frissell
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1940s Modern Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
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H 40 in W 30 in
SEDUCTRESS Signed Watercolor, Erotic Fashion Portrait, Modern Boudoir Art
By Nico Vrielink
Located in Union City, NJ
-shoulder evening gown and long elegant evening gloves looking sideways over her shoulder, seductively
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Graphite, Paper, Mixed Media
No Reserve
H 18 in W 24 in
20th Century Art Deco Bronze Entitled "Chinese Legend" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
colour and detail, signed Erté, numbered 50/500, dated 1988 and with foundry mark.
ADDITIONAL
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20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Washington Monument Fashion Shoot Limited Signature Stamped Edition
By Toni Frissell
Located in London, GB
Washington Monument Fashion Shoot
1949
Fashion model posing in an evening gown with Tidal Basin
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1940s Modern Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
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Washington Monument Fashion Sho 1949 Oversize Limited Signature Stamped Edition
By Toni Frissell
Located in London, GB
Washington Monument Fashion Shoot
1949
Fashion model posing in an evening gown with Tidal Basin
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1940s Modern Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Gianfranco Ferre', crystal dress, circa 1988
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in London, GB
Constructed in black silk chiffon this haute couture Gianfranco Ferré dress is covered in Swarovski crystals and features gold bugle bead embellishment on the neckline, shoulders and...
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1980s Italian Evening Gowns
1988/89 “Boarding Schools” lace sleeve dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
the Fall/Winter 1988/89 “Boarding Schools” Collection.
Designer/Label: Jean Paul Gaultier
Period
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses
Dior Haute Couture Grey Silk Dress, Autumn Winter 1988
By Gianfranco Ferré, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A stunning dress by Dior haute couture from the Autumn Winter 1988 collection, the first collection
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1980s French Evening Gowns
Christian Lacroix black matelassé skirt & top, Spring/Summer 1988
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
Constructed in black matelassé
Comprising of a jacket and skirt
Zip fastening to the front of the jacket and back of the skirt
Excellent condition with the original label, lining and...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Ungaro 1988 Silk Party Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ungaro 1988 Silk Party Dress.
Please note: All sales are final however; we
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1980s Cocktail Dresses
Vivienne Westwood gold leather corset and mini skirt, 'Time Machine' ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, London
.
'Time Machine' Spring-Summer 1988
Sizing: modern day SMALL - UK 8 - EU 36
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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns
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Size: Small
1988 Geoffrey Beene Plaid silk Black Sheer Embroidered Transparent Dress and Crop Jacket
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Lake Park, FL
This is a rare 1988 Geoffrey Beene 2 piece Dress and Crop Jacket size 6
Plaid silk skirt and black
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Patrick Kelly Paris Sequin Evening dress Size 4.
By Patrick Kelly
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patrick Kelly Paris 1980s turquoise evening dress size 4 ( please see & use measurements). This
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1980s French Sheath Dresses
Patrick Kelly Paris Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Patrick Kelly
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patrick Kelly Paris 1988-89 sequin strapless cocktail dress made in France size 42. Patrick Kelly's
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche stunning black and fuchsia dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
voluminous skirt. Back zip closure.
One-of-a-kind model from the collection Summer 1988.
Indicated size 42
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1980s French Ball Gowns
1988 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Gown & Cape
Located in Studio City, CA
1988 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Gown & Cape. In very good condition.
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
CHRISTIAN DIOR HAUTE COUTURE Purple Crinkle Gown Betsy Bloomingdale 1988
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a long purple gown by Christian Dior Haute Couture, from 1988. It is made of a crinkled
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20th Century French Evening Gowns
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1988 Evening Gown For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage or contemporary 1988 evening gown you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have gray, beige, red and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1988 evening gown may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Azzedine Alaïa, Christian Dior and Thierry Mugler each produced a popular version that is worth a look. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a 1988 Evening Gown?
On average, a 1988 evening gown on 1stDibs sells for $2,800, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right evening-dresses for You
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.
Questions About 1988 Evening Gown
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best color for an evening gown is a matter of preference. Evening gowns are popular in a variety of colors, including black, red, purple, green, blue, pink and more. 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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