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
Christian Dior Galliano Couture SilkWoolCrepe Changeante Cocktail Dress ss 1999
By Christian Dior Haute Couture, John Galliano
Located in Chicago, IL
While John Galliano was artistic director of Chistian Dior haute couture and ready-to-wear, he designed this hip-accentuating bateaux-neck sleeveless sheath dress with characteristic...
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...
1990S Black Silk & Lace Strapless Gown Covered In Red Floral Braid
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 & Lace Strapless Gown Covered I...
1990S Cranberry & Ecru Shredded Silk Chiffon Beaded Floral 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 Cranberry & Ecru Shredded Silk Chiffon Bea...
1990S Black Strapless Silk Satin & Giant Tulle Skirt Gown With Flowers
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Strapless Silk Satin & Giant Tulle Skirt Gown With Flowers
1990S Black Silk Organza & Velvet Ball Gown Covered In Embroidered Flowers
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Silk Organza & Velvet Ball Gown Covered In Embroidered Flowers
1990S Black Shredded Silk Chiffon Gown Lined In Hunter Green Satin
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Shredded Silk Chiffon Gown Lined In Hunter Green Satin
1990S Cream & Navy Rayon Silk Velvet Gown With Jeweled Embroidered Panel
Located in New York, NY
1990S Cream & Navy Rayon Silk Velvet Gown With Dramatic Jeweled Embroidered Panel
1990S Butter Yellow & White Rayon/Lurex Lace Gown Lined In Silk
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 Butter Yellow & White Rayon/Lurex Lace Gow...
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Embroidered Lace Ball Gown With Slight Train
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 Embroidered Lace Ball Gow...
1990S Metallic White & Gold Silk Blend Lace Gown With Appliqué Flowers
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 White & Gold Silk Blend Lace Gown...
1990S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Short Sleeved Gown With Ribbon Flowers
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 Chantilly Lace Short Sleeved Go...
1990S Black & White Silk Net Gown Embroidered With Oversized Braid Trim
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 & White Silk Net Gown Embroidered Wi...
Christian Dior by Galliano Grand Sapphire Blue Silk Demi Couture Dress Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Christian Dior by John Galliano f/w 1999 sapphire blue eyelash silk bias cut gown. Designed with the utmost attention to couture detailing and sophisticated construction.
1990S Navy Blue Metallic Rayon & Silk Lace Gown With Short Sleeves
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 Navy Blue Metallic Rayon & Silk Lace Gown ...
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Lace Low Back Gown With Train
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 Lace Low Back Gown W...
1990S Tomato Red Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon Boat-Neck Sequined 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 Tomato Red Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon Boat-Ne...
1990S Purple & Burgundy Rayon Blend Velvet Fully Sequined Empire Waist Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Purple & Burgundy Rayon Blend Velvet Fully Sequined Empire Waist Gown Lined In Silk Satin
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink crepe halter-neck lace up dress, fw 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink crepe evening maxi dress with silk chiffon halter-neck, lace up fastening, front leg slit and silk lining. Fall-Winter 1999
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink crepe halter-neck lace up dress, fw 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink crepe evening maxi dress with silk chiffon halter-neck, lace up fastening, front leg slit and silk lining. Fall-Winter 1999
Geoffrey Beene Fall/ Winter 1991 Black Jersey Open Back Evening Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Geoffrey Beene masterpiece from Fall/Winter 1991 epitomizes understated glamour. Crafted in luxurious black jersey, the gown features a daring open back that commands attention ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Red Lace Knitted Gold Foil Halter Dress, FW 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Viscose ▪ Details: Crafted from red knitted viscose using intricate lace knitting ...
1990's Badgley Mischka Black and White Long Sleeve Gown
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a white and black gown by Badgley Mischka. The gown has a lace bodice with a satin panel, scoop neckline, empire waist, and bridal buttons up the back with a zipper. Measu...
Christian Dior by John Galliano red floor-length dress and fur snood, fw 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black and red floor-length dress and snood ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Vertical fringe stripes ▪ Rabbit-fur snood ▪ Figure-hugging ▪ Spaghetti straps ▪ Sold ...
Bombshell Mugler Dress Black Summer Evening Gown V-Neck Sexy
By Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
BOMBSHELL! The perfect gown for an elegant sexy summer evening. Very sexy long maxi dress, bodycon tight fit and mermaid skirt shape on the bottom. The fabric is very light semi she...
rare JUNYA WATANABE 1999 Vintage grey tweed convertible blazer dress look S
By Junya Watanabe
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare JUNYA WATANABE 1999 Vintage grey tweed convertible blazer dress look S Reference: CRTI/A00745 Brand: Junya Watanabe Designer: Junya Watanabe Collection: AW 1999 - Runway Materia...
Vintage 1997 Gianni Versace Couture Runway Red Dress Gown NWT
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Montgomery, TX
A rare Gianni Versace Couture dress from 1997, dating to the final and most celebrated period of the house under Gianni Versace. Crafted from a substantial fabric with an internal m...
1990s Fabrice Black Satin Gown with Rose Gold Sequin Front
By Fabrice
Located in London, GB
This decadent and unusual dress was created in the early 1990s by Fabrice, a renowned New York fashion label at the time which has now somewhat faded into obscurity. Founded by Haiti...
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Embellished Sheer Evening Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Embellished Sheer Evening Dress Gown IT 44 Gianni Versace couture evening dress featuring sheer top, embellished medusa logo straps, square ne...
Norma Kamali 1993 Vintage Black Lace Strapless Mermaid Evening Gown M
By OMO Norma Kamali, Norma Kamali
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
An exceptional and increasingly rare vintage evening gown from Norma Kamali’s celebrated OMO line, dating to her iconic 1993 ready-to-wear collection. This striking strapless design,...
1990s Bob Mackie Black Cut Out Beaded Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Bob Mackie gown from the 1990s features a sleeveless black column cut and a V-neckline. Sheer mesh panels adorned with black beadwork fill angular cutouts on either side of the ...
Alexander McQueen New Black Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
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Jean Paul Gaultier black one shoulder gown with attached pouch
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Austin, TX
Jean Paul Gaultier black one shoulder gown with attached pouch 100% rayon 31" bust, 26" waist, 25" hips, 66" length Condition: Excellent size S / US4 / IT40
La Perla 1990s Black Lace Mermaid Gown with Sheer Tulle Hem
By La Perla
Located in Paris, FR
Long La Perla gown in black lace over a nude base, featuring thin straps, a sweetheart neckline, and a fitted silhouette down to the knees. The skirt flares into a soft, layered blac...
1990s Gold Metallic Lace Vintage Bridal lined with Silk Charmeuse 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 ...
RARE Gianni Versace Couture 1998 Embroidered Evening Dress Gown as on Courtney
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
A VERY RARE AND UNIQUE DRESS CREATED BY GIANNI VERSACE BEFORE HIS DEAD OWN A PIECE OF FASHION HISTORY A TRUE GEM - SO HARD TO FIND Gorgeous GIANNI VERSACE gown Pink and black...
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Black Silk Crepe Gold Safey Pin Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Black Silk Crepe Gold Safey Pin Gown
1990’s Thierry Mugler Black Velvet One-Shoulder Illusion Mesh Evening Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
1990s Thierry Mugler black velvet sculptural floor length evening gown. Expertly tailored with curved velvet paneling that contours the body, this striking dress is complemented by a...
Escada Couture 1990’s Black Embroidered Applique Gown-Size 36
By Escada
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Escada Couture 1990’s Black Embroidered Applique Gown-Size 36. The simple yet elegant fully lined gown has spaghetti straps and a v shaped neckline, is fitted in the bodice and then ...
1990s Isabelle Allard Black Knit Jersey Off Shoulder Long Sleeve Gown
By Isabelle Allard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant 1990s Isabelle Allard Black Knit Jersey Off Shoulder Long Sleeve Gown with tassel. Fabric has some stretch. Perfect gown for wedding or black tie event. Bust 36” / Waist 28” /
Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Black Cut Out Gown, Size 42, 1990s
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Gianni Versace Couture black evening gown from the Gianni Versace era, retaining its original boutique hang tag. An elegant study in line, proportion and restraint, this exc...
1990s Iridescent Sequined Sheer Sexy Mesh Vintage 90s Seductive Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s iridescent sequined sheer mesh gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins that are strategically placed for coverage. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye c...
GIVENCHY COUTURE Black Velvet Gown with Mesh & Rhinestone Stripe Skirt Detail
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIVENCHY COUTURE black velvet gown with mesh inserts and rhinestone striped skirt detail. This gown is black velvet with long sleeves and a wide v-neck neckline. Towards the bottom...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Brown and Cream Suede Dress and Jacket, FW 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Laser-Cut Suede, Lace, Silk ▪ Details: Cream lace trim ▪ Contents: Leather maxi dr...
UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana 1997 Black Corset Drawstring Midi Dress Gown 42
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
A DOLCE & GABBANA classic signature piece that will last you for years From the 1997 collection Made out of a fantastic soft black fabric Drawstring detail with ...
1999 Thierry Mugler Black Dress “ Vie en Rose” Black Dress with Slit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fall 1999 Thierry Mugler “ Vie en rose” collection Black Dress with slit. You can view runway video on youtube . - fitted waist. - lined in blue silk satin Fit size 2/4 or Small
Badgley Mischka Silver Evening Gown With Mesh Yoke, Beading, And Square Cutouts
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Badgley Mischka silver evening gown featuring a sculpted, floor-length silhouette that highlights the brand’s signature approach to refined...
Arnold Scassi Vintage Black Gold Embroidered Silk Strapless Gown 1990s
By Arnold Scaasi, Arnold Scassi
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning gown from Arnonld Scaasi in beautiful black and gold silk cut work & embroidery on a black net background. It is bustier style, strapless with an inner boned corset. ...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silk Hand Beaded / Pearled Floral Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier 1990's Vintage Light dusty grey/blue/green-ish color 100% silk Delicate floral pattern with glas...
Stunning Vintage Bob Mackie Heavily Beaded Silk Chiffon Leopard Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Bob Mackie Fall 1997 Gown! Features all-over beading on bodice, with a leopard chiffon backdrop. Skirt features beading amongst layers of silk chiffon on a...
RICHARD TYLER COUTURE 1995 Vintage Runway Black Silk Beaded Evening Gown
By Richard Tyler Couture
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Richard Tyler Couture Vintage Runway SS95 Jet black liquid silk Sexy gathered/darted deep v neck Black beaded X cross straps in the back Trumpet style bottom Invisible side zip Size ...
HERVE LEGER 1990s Vintage Seafoam Bandage Gown Maxi Dress Plissee Pleats XS
By Herve Léger
Located in Switzerland, CH
Unique piece and a true eye catcher! Perfect for the festive season Beautiful Herve Leger Evening evening gown Upper neckholder bandage top with embroidery Stunning skirt part with p...
Thierry Mugler Vintage 1998 Dark Brown Sheer Evening Gown with Corset
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Miami, FL
This rare runway piece from Thierry Mugler’s 1998/99 Fall/Winter collection titled “Lingerie Revisited”. This collection was gothic and theatrical and featured hourglass shapes, hid...
Martin Margiela black silk chiffon evening wrap dress with metal s-hook, ss 1999
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
Introducing an archival Martin Margiela evening wrap dress, a masterpiece from the Spring-Summer 1999 collection that embodies the brand's timeless elegance and innovative design. Th...
Badgley Mischka Silver Velvet Evening Gown With Skin Straps And Beading 1997
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Badgley Mischka silver velvet evening gown with skin straps and beading. Crafted with a richly textured crushed velvet skirt and a sheer il...
1990s Ann Demeulemeester Semi-Sheer Black Long Sleeve Draped Waist Gown 38
By Ann Demeulemeester
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Ann Demeulemeester gown from the 1990s is cut in a floor-length, form-fitting silhouette in black knit. Very lightly sheer, it features long sleeves with subtle ruching at the h...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Corset Black Mesh Net Beaded Floral Motif Evening Gown
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Black with black embellishments Hard boning all around upper waist Extremely sexy and flattering Has straps can be worn with or tucked in Back zip Size USA 6 ...
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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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.