Roberto Cavalli Resort 2009 Black/White Cut Out Low Back Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the 2009 Resort/Cruise collection, this vintage Roberto Cavalli is a collector's dream. The gown features beaded and sequined details throughout the straps and bodice, as well a...
1990s Louis Feraud Black Gold Metallic Brocade Evening Gown Set
By Louis Feraud
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned vintage Louis Féraud evening gown and cropped jacket set, likely sold by luxury Atlanta boutique Isaacson’s in the early 1990s. An elegant 2-piece formal ensemble...
MA 1990s Black Sequined Backless Halter Silk Lined Gown with Bow
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER 1990s Black Sequined Backless Halter Silk Lined Gown with Bow Decade: 1990s Overall length: 61 in. Bust : 32 in. Waist : 26 in.
1990S Black Poly/Nylon Lace & Layers Of Tulle Ball Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Poly/Nylon Lace & Layers Of Tulle Ba...
1990S Black Metallic Embroidered Nylon Lace One Shoulder Ball Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Metallic Embroidered Nylon Lace One Shoulder Ball Gown
1990S Powder Blue Silk Crepe Back Satin Deco Seamed Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Powder Blue Silk Crepe Back Satin Deco Seamed Gown
1990S Acid Green Beaded Silk & Lace Strapless Empire-Waist Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Acid Green Beaded Silk & Lace Strapless Em...
1990S Cream Rayon & Silk 3-D Cutwork Lace Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Cream Rayon & Silk 3-D Cutwork Lace Strapl...
1990S Blush Pink & White Rayon Silk Chantilly Lace Beaded Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Blush Pink & White Rayon Silk Chantilly La...
1990S Black & Navy Rayon Silk Beaded Lace Titanic Inspired Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black & Navy Rayon Silk Beaded Lace Titani...
1990S Metallic Gold Silk & Lurex Lace Fully Beaded Column Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Metallic Gold Silk & Lurex Lace Fully Bead...
1990S Black Tulle Floral Ribbon-Work Lace Long Line Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Tulle Floral Ribbon-Work Lace Long L...
1990S Black Metallic Embroidered Tulle Over Champagne Silk Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Metallic Embroidered Tulle Over Cham...
1990S Black Silk Blend Chantilly Lace Gown With Lavender Underlayer
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Silk Blend Chantilly Lace Gown With ...
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon & Satin 1940S Style Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon & Satin 1940...
1990S Black Rayon & Silk Lace Gown Underlined In Aqua Blue
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Rayon & Silk Lace Gown Underlined In...
1990S Garnet Red Silk Blend Velvet & Dotted Tulle Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Garnet Red Silk Blend Velvet & Dotted Tull...
90-s Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Embellished Black Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Montgomery, TX
90-s Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Embellished Black Gown It Size 42 - US 6 100% Silk Fully lined Inner corset Made in Italy Excellent condition
$944Sale Price|20% Off
1990’s Bob Mackie Boutique Dazzling Blue Beaded Lace Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Kingston, NY
An exceptional formal gown from Bob Mackie Boutique, this ice blue column dress is a testament to the designer’s mastery of theatrical glamour and intricate hand-finishing. Rendered ...
John Galliano Black Knit Lace Evening Dress with Draped Low Back, FW 1999
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black viscose knit lace dress features a figure-hugging silhouette with long sleeves and a floor-length hem. Crafted from intricate knitted lace, the dress showcases a ...
Vintage Victor Costa Black Velvet Evening Gown, 1990s, Size 12
By Victor Costa
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned vintage Victor Costa evening gown, likely dating to the 1990s. Crafted in rich black velvet, this dramatic formal dress is designed with striking embellished long...
JENNY PACKHAM 1990's Vintage Black Backless Evening Gown
By Jenny Packham
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Jenny Packham '90s Vintage Jet black opaque Long sleeves Missing size and comp tag, but definitely silk Cowl neck Adjustable back tie Pullover style Half velvet tulips at the end of ...
MUGLER FW 1998 Lingerie Revisited Dress Sheer Iconic Runway Gown
By Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare MUGLER gown, FW 1998 'Lingerie Revisited / Helmut Newton' Collection - charged with seduction and kinetic electricity. This dress is breathtaking: a body-skim...
Pauline Trigere Brocade strapless Gold/Black Gown With Shawl Included
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Pauline Trigere Brocade gown is the epitome of royalty and elegance. Made with intricate metallic brocade fabric, it is a show stopping piece perfect for formal black tie events...
1990S Narciso Rodrigo Black & Beige Hand Beaded Rayon Silk Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Narciso Rodrigo Black & Beige Hand Beaded Rayon Silk Gown
Christian Dior by John Galliano black evening dress with lace inserts, ss 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior evening dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 1999 ▪ Constructed from black Viscose Crepe de Chine ▪ Chantilly lace inserts in a chevron pattern...
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
Christian Lacroix Midnight Sparkle Runway Gown FW 98/99
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Known for his opulent and theatrical designs, French designer Christian Lacroix launched his first Haute Couture collection in 1987. Drawing inspiration from history and folklore, hi...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Claret Evening Dress and Tunic Ensemble, fw 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Evening Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Bias-cut satin-backed crepe evening dress ▪ Elegant full-length silhouette ▪ Side ...
Thierry Mugler black and white rayon knitted off-shoulder evening dress, ss 1999
By Thierry Mugler
Located in London, GB
▪ Thierry Mugler evening dress ▪ Constructed from black knitted rayon ▪ Inserts of white curved lines ▪ Asymmetric off-shoulder neckline with draped cowl ▪ Floor-length skirt with...
$1,260Sale Price|55% Off
1996Jean Paul Gaultier Velvet Gown with Large Fabric Beads
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Austin, TX
1996 Jean Paul Gaultier maroon velvet evening gown with long straps and extra large fabric covered beads - 6 1/2" L x 1 1/4" W. 29" bust, 32" waist, 32.5" hips, 59" length. Co...
S/S 1998 Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Black Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage 1998 Gianni Versace Couture Black Lace Gown An iconic piece from the S/S 1998 Gianni Versace Couture collection, this striking black evening gown exemplifies the designer’s ...
D&G S/S 1999 Black Onion-Print Satin Mini Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Paris, FR
From the S/S 1999 collection of D&G, this sleeveless mini dress is cut in a body-skimming silhouette with a square scoop neckline at the front and a deep V-neckline at the back, conn...
Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1993 Silk Siren Dress Evening Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
From the moment it glided down the runway, this look distilled the sensual precision that defines Thierry Mugler’s early-’90s mastery: a vision of sculpted femininity rendered in liq...
Late 1990s Yves Saint Laurent Black Stretch Silk Plunging Cowl Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Yves Saint Laurent gown from the late 1990s is cut in a fitted, floor-length silhouette. It features a sleeveless construction with a plunging cowl neckline at the front. Crafte...
Geoffrey Beene grey wool jersey maxi dress with brown leather harness, ss 1999
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in London, GB
Geoffrey Beene grey wool jersey one seam maxi dress with tubular padded darts around torso and brown leather backless harness. Spring-Summer 1999
Fendi Fall Winter F/W 1999 Runway Vintage Cow Print Floor Length Leather Skirt
By Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi
Located in Baar, CH
Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld Fall/Winter 1999 Cow Print Brown Leather and Fur Detail Wrap Skirt A striking piece from Fendi's Fall/Winter 1999 runway collection, designed by Karl Lagerfe...
Bob Mackie Vintage Elegant Yellow and Gold Evening Gown Size 8
By Bob Mackie
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Bob Mackie Vintage Elegant Yellow and Gold Evening Gown Size 8
Christian Dior by John Galliano Brown Laser-Cut Suede and Lace Dress, FW 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Bias-cut evening slip dress by Christian Dior by John Galliano, from the Fall-Winter 1999 collection. Constructed in dark brown velvet suede with an allover diagonal grid of laser-cu...
1990S Ralph Lauren Gold Knit With Sequins And Beads Gown
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
Look #30 ss Runway sample 1990S Ralph Lauren Gold Knit With Sequins And Beads Gown
Dior dress "Communists and Constructivists" by John Galliano, Spring-Summer 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - "Communists and Constructivists" Ready-to-Wear Spring/Summer 1999 Collection, under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Long black coated knit dress. Size 38FR. Made i...
1990S Champagne Bias Cut Silk & Rayon Burnout Chiffon Gown Large
Located in New York, NY
1990S Champagne Bias Cut Silk & Rayon Burnout Chiffon Gown Large MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as ...
1990s Orange Neon Silk Mesh Lined in Silk Ruffle Gown
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...
$900Sale Price|57% Off
Marchesa Red Silk Strapless Gown - 10 - circa 90's
By Marchesa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Marchesa Red Silk Gown, length 54", bust 38", waist 36".
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Bellville Sassoon 1990’s Black Long Sleeve Gown - Size 8
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bellville Sassoon 1990’s Black Long Sleeve Gown - Size 8 This 1990’s gown is made of a poly blend fabric but gives the appearance of silk, velvet and crepe. The gown is fitted to th...
ADOLFO Black Knit Gown with Rhinestones, Circa 1990's
By Adolfo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a long sleeve black knit evening gown with rhinestones on the neckline and cuffs by Adolfo, from the 1990's. The gown has a slit in the front, a drop waist, and a zipper up t...
Moschino Silk Contoured Hoop-Skirt Gown
By Moschino
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This gown will pull you in and intrigue you with all the curves and volume. This Moschino design is genius as the skirt has varying sizes of circular boning to fit to your own body's...
Ungaro archival embroidery and silk evening gown
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Archival Ungaro evening gown, amazing details embroidery, shorter on the front longer on the back, silk, no more tag of the brand and the size it can fit large size (US 6/8/10)
Incredible 1990s Black Pearl Rhinestone Studded Sheer Mesh Vintage Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible hand made 1990s black semi-sheer mesh gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn pearls, studs, and rhinestones ( clear and light blue ) throughout. Meticulously placed stones ...
Gianfranco Ferré 1990s Vintage Black Silk Off-Shoulder Pleated Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Gianfranco Ferre Silk Crepe pleated off shoulder gown. Built in corset bra. marked size 40 Italian. Fit size US 4/6 Bust 36” / waist 28” / length 57”
1990S PILAR ROSSI Oyster Grey Silk & Beaded Net Strapless Gown
By Pilar Rossi
Located in New York, NY
1990S PILAR ROSSI Oyster Grey Silk & Beaded Net Strapless Gown
Iconic Therry Mugler Gown Hiver Shiva Surrealiste Black Sheer Silk
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail. From Thierry Mugler’s Hiver Shiva Surrealiste Collection, this iconic dress is truly wearable art. Featured on the legendary Runway Show FW 1991 - a season defined by tra...
1990s Badgley Mischka Gunmetal Silver Ball Gown with Sequinned Bodice
By Badgley Mischka
Located in London, GB
Americans Mark Badgley and James Mischka, the design duo behind Badgley Mischka rose to prominence in the 1990s, helping to redefine the era’s red-carpet sophistication by creating s...
1990S Pink & Black Silk Rayon Embroidered Tulle Titanic Edwardian Inspired Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Pink & Black Silk Rayon Embroidered Tulle ...
Renato Balestra Roma Couture Sheer Beaded Evening Gown Size 42IT
By Renato Balestra
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Renato Balestra - Balestra Roma - Couture Black Sheer Beaded Evening Gown Size 42IT
JOHN GALLIANO 1999 Vintage Silk Floral Brocade Little Black Slip Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage AW99 Jet black floral textured brocade pattern 100% silk Pullover Cute signature buttons in the front There is room to let the straps out an inch Size F40 fits...
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 1999 Knit Sheer Black Maxi Evening Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Size 38FR Excellent vintage condition 100% viscose Turtleneck style
Rare 1990s Azzedine Alaia Black Lycra Gown Runway Sample Museum
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Rare Iconic 1990s Azzedine ALAIA Black Ribbed Lycra and Net Sleeveless Gown; V-Neck with Paneled Bodice; Deep V-back with Single Hook and Eye Strap; Full Length Skirt with Fishtail H...
Sonia Rykiel Silk Beaded Gown with Elaborate Sheer Back 1990s
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful full length beaded black silk gown from Sonia Rykiel. There are lines of tubular black glass beads the full length of the dress and the front bodice is accented with a si...
Chanel Vintage Embellished Evening Gown Spring/Summer 1990 Size 38FR
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Chanel/Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Archive Embellished Logo Evening Gown Spring/Summer 1990 Size 38FR
1990S Black Beaded Silk Blend Chantilly Lace Gown With Purple Underlayer
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Beaded Silk Blend Chantilly Lace Gow...
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.