1990S DONNA KARAN Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Velvet 1930S Backless Style Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in New York, NY
1990S DONNA KARAN Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Velvet 1930S Backless Style Gown
1990S DONNA KARAN Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Velvet 1930S Backless Style Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in New York, NY
1990S DONNA KARAN Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Velvet 1930S Backless Style Gown
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
John Galliano Bias Cut Silk & Chevron Wool Pleated Teal Cocktail Dress fw 1999
By John Galliano
Located in Chicago, IL
While John Galliano was also creating his early Christian Dior haute couture collections as its acclaimed creative director, for Fall/Winter 1999 ready-to-wear for his eponymous Pari...
Vintage Pamela Dennis Couture Size 8 Gold Silk Taffeta Beaded Strapless 90s Gown
By Pamela Dennis, PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1990s PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE muted gold silk taffeta strapless beaded evening gown! Features a strapless interior boned bodice with interior support. Fabulous gathe...
Chanel Vintage S/S1997 Green Sequin Embellished Velvet Dress Gown Jacket 97P Set
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This luxurious ensemble is crafted from lush lime-green velvet and adorned with shimmering clear sequins that catch the light like fragments of broken glass. The maxi dress features ...
1990s Richard Tyler Couture Size 6 Cranberry Red Burgundy Sequin Vintage Gown
By Richard Tyler, Richard Tyler Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal 90s RICHARD TYLER COUTURE cranberry red / burgundy / maroon fully sequined and beaded silk chiffon evening dress! Features thousands of vibrant hand-sewn sequins and beads...
1990s Michael Casey Couture Gold Lame Goddess Gown W/ Halter Neck & Deep V
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A glorious 1990s Michael Casey Couture gold silk lame goddess gown with structured and boned bodice, halter closure and a plunging neckline held in place by a beaded medallion. Fron...
Sensational 1990s Bill Blass Couture Nude Silk Chiffon Paisley Vintage 90s Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage late 90s BILL BLASS couture nude silk chiffon paisley print full length evening dress with dramatic train! This is an original sample, and is incredibly well made...
Vintage Morgane Le Fay 1990s Black + Gold Metallic Ombre 90s Evening Gown Dress
By Morgane Le Fay, Morgane Le Fay designed by Liliana Casabal
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1990s MORGANE LE FAY black and gold ombre metallic evening gown! Features a spaghetti strap semi sheer bodice that stretches to fit. Panels of gold / bronze ombre crinkled s...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
Gianni Versace S/S 2001 Runway Blue Sequin Embellished Cutout Back Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
GIANNI VERSACE S/S 2001 RUNWAY SEQUIN EMBELLISHED CUTOUT BACK DRESS IT 40 Blue Gianni Versace sequined long sleeve knee-length dress with ruched body and zip closure at back. About...
NWT Dolce & Gabbana Fall 1998 Size 46 Red Crystal Heart Vintage Black Gown Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Diego, CA
New with original store tags attached DOLCE & GABBANA F/W 1998 black sleeveless gown ! Features red heart shaped crystals and clear rhinestones at each shoulder. Scoop neck in the fr...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Michael Casey Couture Size 12 Black Silk Long Sleeve Metallic Dress Gown
By Michael Casey
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage MICHAEL CASEY COUTURE black silk gown! Features just the right amount of sex appeal, with black mesh at the top bodice (front and back). Ravishing fit, with cut-out b...
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 1998 Vintage Leather Straps Black Evening Dress Gown
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 1998 Vintage Leather Straps Evening Dress Gown IT 42 Black Gucci vintage maxi dress featuring leather straps with metal logo buckles, square neckline, zip clos...
F/W 1995 Norma Kamali Ruched Bodycon Off-The-Shoulder Black Wiggle Gown S
By Norma Kamali
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning black Norma Kamali slinky gown. From the Fall/Winter 1995 collection, this off-the-shoulder wiggle gown is covered in stretchy ruching throughout. Sleek, sexy, ...
1990s Valentino Garavani Navy Blue Crepe Gown with Sequin Collar
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Valentino navy crepe gown with light blue sequins collar. Button fastener in the side and gown cut in bias. Perfect for wedding / bridal . Model is size 4. This Gown fit best ...
Bob Mackie 1993 Inaugural Ball Grape-Beaded Red Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
In 1989, Bob Mackie dedicated a collection to the Napa Valley region, and his regal garments showcased the theme in the form of grapes. Sharon Stone wore a grape-beaded gown from Bob...
F/W 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Rhinestone Side Slit Medusa Gown IT42
By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black silk chiffon Grecian/Roman-style gown by Donatella for Gianni Versace Couture. As part of the Fall/Winter 1998 collection, this dress represents Donatella's first ...
S/S 1997 Gianni Versace Couture Beaded Rhinestone Black Mid-Length Gown IT40
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an embellished little black dress designed by Gianni Versace for his Spring/Summer 1997 collection. The season's haute couture runway heavily influenced this rare piece, w...
Fall 1999 Chanel Black and Cream Felted Wool Maxi Dress
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful Chanel black and cream felted wool maxi dress from Fall 1999 collection. The bottom of the dress is cream while the top is black with a curved seam accentuating the waist, ...
Givenchy Couture John Galliano F/W 1996 Red Snakeskin Trim Plunge Back Gown
By John Galliano, Givenchy
Located in Chicago, IL
A most rare piece designed by John Galliano for the Givenchy Couture Fall Winter 1996 collection. Same style worn by supermodel Shalom Harlow on the runway. Documented in a fashion a...
1990s Sexy Custom Made Black Jersey Crystal Beaded Cut Out Vintage Evening Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s custom made black jersey cut-out gown! Crystal rhinestone beaded halter neckline, with a matching beaded and sequined waistband. Cut-outs at the side, with a plunging neckli...
1990s Gianfranco Ferre Size 44 / 8 Brown Drop Waist Grommet Turtleneck 90s Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1990s vintage GIANFRANCO FERRE chocolate brown silver grommet encrusted rayon elastane turtleneck evening dress ! Features logo embossed grommets at drop waist. Hidden zipper up...
SCAASI Pink Draped SILK Chiffon Gown with Criss-Cross Bodice Size 4-6
By Arnold Scaasi, Arnold Scassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Scaasi gown is composed of a pink chiffon. The bodice has a criss-cross design. The skirt features a drape style. There is a center back zipper closure with bow accent. In very...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Badgley Mischka Beautiful Black Lace 3/4 Sleeves Size 8 Vintage Gown, 1990s
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 90s BADGLEY MISCHKA black 3/4 sleeve evening dress! Features a metallic chantily lace bodice, with a v-neck and 3/4 sleeves. Silk satin cummerbund attached belt. Fla...
S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Plunging Cowl Bodycon Column Slip Gown 40IT
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning black Gucci slip gown, designed by Tom Ford for the Spring/Summer 1997 collection. This sultry floor-length gown features spaghetti straps and is elegantly drap...
1990s CD Green Ivory Grey Silver Silk Jersey Chiffon Beaded Paillettes 90s Gown
By CD GREENE
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage late 90s CD GREENE ivory, grey/silver silk jersey and chiffon evening dress ! Features a blouson loose fitting chiffon overlay with hook-and-eye closure at center b...
1990s Bill Blass Vintage French Dove Gray Off Shoulder Silk Jersey Evening Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s BILL BLASS off-the-shoulder Grecian evening dress! Perfect French Grey color compliments nearly any skin tone. Soft silk jersey flatters the body, and hugs the ...
1992 Ungaro Emerald Green Draped Jersey Gown W/ Wrap Back & Bold Shoulders US 6
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Gresham, OR
1992 Emanuel Ungaro emerald green rayon and silk blend jersey gown: Masterfully draped with vented wrap back and bold padded shoulder silhouette. Marvelously slinky and comfortable. ...
$6,200Sale Price|20% Off
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Rhinestone G Strap Shoulder Buckle Black Gown IT40
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an iconic single-shoulder black Gucci gown with a black rhinestone 'G' strap, designed by Tom Ford for the Spring/Summer 1998 collection. The same rhinestone 'G' buckle ac...
F/W 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Black Layered Tulle Sheer Plunge Gown 38IT
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black tulle Gucci gown designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 1998 collection, this whimsical black tulle Gucci by Tom Ford gown was highlighted on the seas...
Bob Mackie Black Mesh w/ Blue Beading Long Sleeve High Neck Gown Circa 1990s
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bob Mackie Black Mesh w/ Blue Beading Long Sleeve High Neck Gown. In excellent condition Measurements - Size 10 Dress Length: 61 Inches Bust: 24 Inches Hip: 24 Inches Shoulder...
S/S 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Backless Black Silk Plunging Tie Ruffle 38IT
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Gucci Spring/Summer 1999 collection, this chic Tom Ford-designed black cocktail dress is a warm-weather must-have. This backless halterneck dress features a thin spaghetti s...
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Rhinestone G Strap Shoulder Buckle Black Gown IT44
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an iconic single-shoulder black Gucci gown with a black rhinestone 'G' strap, designed by Tom Ford for the Spring/Summer 1998 collection. The same rhinestone 'G' buckle ac...
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S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Rhinestone G Buckle Strap Shoulder Black Gown IT42
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an iconic single-shoulder black Gucci gown with a black rhinestone 'G' strap, designed by Tom Ford for the Spring/Summer 1998 collection. The same rhinestone 'G' buckle ac...
S/S 1999 Dolce & Gabbana Black 'Wet Look' Hand-Painted Bamboo Bodycon Dress IT38
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning black and gold Dolce and Gabbana dress. From the Spring/Summer 1999 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway as Look 52, modeled by Natane Boudreau...
Bob Mackie Vintage Elegant Black and Nude Velvet and Lace Evening Gown Size 4
By Bob Mackie
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Bob Mackie - Timeless and elegant best describes this black velvet evening gown with nude and black lace inlay. Beautifully constructed and aged as gracefully as the design. This g...
S/S 1999 Dolce & Gabbana Wet Look Stretch Black Coat Dress Short Sleeve 44IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Dolce & Gabbana's Spring/Summer 1999 collection, this black wet-look coat dress debuted on the season's runway as look 32, modeled by Audrey Marnay. This chic black piece ca...
1990s Escada Couture Red Silk Taffeta and Metallic Lace Gown
By Escada
Located in London, GB
In the 1990s, Escada’s couture and eveningwear collections reflected opulent sophistication. The brand became known for its use of jewel tones, sumptuous fabrics and intricate beadin...
Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Sheer Size 10 / 12 Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite 1990s vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA for SAKS 5th AVE Couture black silk chiffon and chattily lace sheer evening gown ! This beautiful dress has so much attention to details. Mu...
Bill Blass Vintage Size 12 / 14 Black Silk Chiffon 1990s Long Sleeve 90s Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS for BERGDORF GOODMAN couture quality black evening dress! Luxurious black silk chiffon. Black on black polka dot bodice, with semi sheer black chiffon abov...
NWT 1990s Thomas Steinbruck Size 12 Black Gray Ombre Silk Vintage 90s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning brand new with original Bergdorf Goodman store tags still attached 1990s THOMAS STEINBRUCK black and grey silk evening gown! This rare find is so flattering on. Deep plungin...
F/W 1998 Guy Laroche by Albert Elbaz Red Silk Abstract Art Print Gown 38FR
By Guy Laroche
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning red abstract slip gown by Guy LaRoche, designed by Albert Elbaz from the Fall/Winter 1998 collection. A velvet variation of this gown made its debut on the seas...
$1,035Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Wayne Clark Size 12 Hot Pink Fuchsia + Black Silk Strapless 1990s Gown
By Wayne Clark
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 90s WAYNE CLARK fuchsia and black strapless mermaid evening dress! Features a flattering tiered ruffle bodice, with a black silk flower appliqué on the back. For fitting ski...
Vintage Liancarlo Couture Size 10 Black Off Shoulder Silk Velvet Burn Out Gown
By Liancarlo, Liancarlo Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1990s LIANCARLO COUTURE black silk chiffon and lightweight silk velvet burnout evening dress! Features a structured perfect fitting bodice, with built-in interior support to...
1990s Huey Waltzer Light Gold Metallic High Neck Short Sleeve 90s Jersey Gown
By HUEY WALTZER
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s HUEY WALTZER light pale gold high neck evening dress! Features a soft metallic jersey that stretches to fit. Lovely metallic light gold fabric gives off just th...
Vintage Bill Blass Size 10 12 Black Chantilly Silk Satin Lace 1990s Evening Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s BILL BLASS black chantilly lace, silk and satin long sleeve evening gown ! Features nude chiffon under the bodice. Sheer lace sleeves. Hidden zipper up the back...
ALBERTA FERRETTI Vintage sheer silk tiered ruffle evening gown dress IT40 S
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALBERTA FERRETTI Vintage lavender purple sheer silk tiered ruffle evening gown dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/G00190 Brand: Alberta Ferretti Material: Silk Color: Purple Pattern: Solid...
BOB MACKIE Vintage Taupe Beaded Bridal Gown Embellished Wedding Dress Maxi
By Bob Mackie
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Bob Mackie Wedding Dress Vintage Cool toned taupe stone color Silver, gold, and white iridescent beading and other embellishments throughout This whole dress is a walking work of art...
Documented Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré 1991 Runway Silk Chiffon Gown
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A documented runway design from Christian Dior’s celebrated Spring/Summer 1991 ready-to-wear collection by Gianfranco Ferré. This exceptional evening gown is crafted in two layers of...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
Beautiful Vintage Oscar de la Renta Size 8 Hunter Green Velvet Two Piece Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA 1990s hunter forest green silk velvet long sleeve top and wrap maxi skirt! The green was hard to photograph, but it is a beautiful true rich tone ...
S/S 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Pink 'Acid Flower' Silk Leather Strap Dress Runway
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a bright floral Gucci dress designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 1999 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway as look number 9, modeled by Maggie Riz...
DONNA KARAN red halter plunge tucked draped evening gown dress L
By Donna Karan
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DONNA KARAN red halter plunge tucked draped evening gown dress L Reference: JHDN/A00050 Brand: Donna Karan Material: Viscose, Blend Color: Red Pattern: Solid Closure: Slip On Lining:...
$3,360Sale Price|30% Off
Badgley Mischka Attributed Ivory Beaded Lace Silk Bridal Gown, Circa 2000
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Kingston, NY
An exceptional and exquisitely constructed bridal gown attributed to Badgley Mischka, dating to the late 1990s to early 2000s, a formative period when the American design house was d...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Wedding Gown w. Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Ivory silk with iridescent glass beads and pearl...
Hervé Léger Open-knit Lace Overlay Maxi Gown 1990s
By Herve Léger
Located in London, GB
House - Hervé Léger Collection - 1990s Ready-to-Wear Significance - Original Hervé Léger Paris Label — pre-1999 acquisition Silhouette - Lace overlay maxi gown, V-neck, spaghetti...
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Scaasi 1990’s White and Silver Silk Lace One-Shoulder Ruffled Ball Gown-Size 10
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Scaasi White and Silver Silk Lace One-Shoulder Ruffled Ball Gown - 10. Circa 90's. This beautiful gown has 4 tiers of layered ruffles. There is 1 layer of lace, 2 of tulle, and 1 ins...
1990s Angel Sanchez Size 6 Vintage Lipstick Red Cut Out Silk Satin Evening Gown
By Angel Sanchez
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful sexy vintage 90s ANGEL SANCHEZ red silk and satin cut-out bias cut evening dress! Features a red silk body, with red satin bodice and side panels. Cut-outs at each side of ...
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.
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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.