Nina Ricci White Silk Dress with Large Front Bow
By Nina Ricci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Nina Ricci white silk dress features a large bow bodice that adds a refined, prissy charm to
Nina Ricci White Silk Dress with Large Front Bow
By Nina Ricci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Nina Ricci white silk dress features a large bow bodice that adds a refined, prissy charm to
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
1990s Margaret Lee Cream Silk Off-Shoulder Wedding Dress with Bow
Located in London, GB
Circa late 1990s wedding dress tailored from an ivory shot silk blend and made in England by the
$3,990
Size: USA 6 fits like a 4
RICHARD TYLER COUTURE 1996 Vintage Champagne Beaded Corset Bridal Wedding
By Richard Tyler Couture
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Richard Tyler Couture Vintage 1996 A mix between a champagne and a pewter color, it's different in different lights, the perfect neutral between gold and silver The beads are silver ...
NWT's CARMEN MARC VALVO 1996 Vintage Runway Skirt Set Bridal Wedding
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Carmen Marc Valvo Vintage Runway SS96 2 piece skirt set Opalescent multi layered ballgown skirt Opalescent embellished top Size USA 2 NWT's, no flaws Measurements in inches laying fl...
90s Gianfranco Ferre Cream Lace Cocktail Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre Cream Lace spaghetti strap cocktail dress with embroidery. Perfect for wedding
Vintage Bob Mackie S/S 1997 White Gown with White Beaded Bodice
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your bridal style with our Bob Mackie White Gown. This off-shoulder gown features a stunning beaded, sequin, and pearl ornamented bodice and a sweetheart cup, perfect for the...
90s Geoffrey Beene Lime Green Metallic Silk Grecian gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
24.5” / hip Dress length 50.5”
Vintage Chanel Black and White Halter Maxi Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s CHANEL black and white V neck halter maxi dress. Size: 4 / small Bust 34” / Waist : 26” Hip
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded Silk Embellished Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
wedding / bridal / bride Les Habitudes Couture Vintage 1990's Entirely hand-made in England 100
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk V Neck Sleeveless Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
US Perfect for wedding or rehearsal dinner. Measurement flat: Bust : 36”/ empire waist - under bust
1991 Christian Dior By Gianfranco Ferre Black Silk One Shoulder Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spring/ Summer 1991 Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre black silk once shoulder gown with puffy sleeves and pink silk brooch. 2 layers of silk fit size 6/8 Measurement taken flat: Bu...
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...
Dolce & Gabbana 90s Lace Ceremony wedding Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Piece Description: This stunning 90s Dolce & Gabbana ceremony dress is crafted from delicate lace
Chanel cruise 1997 vintage white wedding midi dress with logo button up front
By Chanel Boutique, Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage A beautiful vintage button up dress from Chanel Cruise 1997 by Karl Lagerfeld
CARMEN MARC VALVO 90's Vintage Silver Beaded Evening Gown Bridal Wedding Dress
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in Leonardo, NJ
pictures have the dress snatched to the mannequin so you can visualize it in a smaller tailored size
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
would make a wonderful dress to attend a wedding, just as much as it would look lovely on an evening out
$890
Size: please refer to measurements
VERA WANG 90's/00 Tan Evening Gown w. Bustle Maxi Dress Bridal Wedding
By Vera Wang
Located in Leonardo, NJ
just some light hard-to-notice discoloration throughout Great for bridal wedding options FINAL SALE
1980s Laura Ashley Lace Bodice Wedding Dress
By Laura Ashley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lace bodice wedding dress with sheer lace arms and princess sleeves. 9 functional buttons at wrists
John Galliano champagne bias cut wedding dress, ss 1995
By John Galliano
Located in London, London
John Galliano; champagne rayon bias cut wedding dress. - Spaghetti straps - Draped cleavage with
Spring 1996 Chanel Floral Sequin Strap Dress
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
lovely little vintage dress is the perfect embodiment of that. Would be ideal for a bachelorette, a
Rare and Important Pino Lancetti High Low Hand Embroidered Wedding Dress
Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi
Rare and Important Pino Lancetti High Low Hand Embroidered Wedding Dress
Vintage 90’s Diana Gray ‘A’ line ivory wedding gown
Located in Tetsworth, GB
Vintage 90’s Diana Gray elegant ‘A’ line ivory wedding gown - immaculate
Important Pino Lancetti Hand Embroidered Duchess Satin Wedding Gown
Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi
Important and Very Rare Pino Lancetti Antique White Duchess Satin Hand Embroidered Heart Swirls Silk Bodice, 1996
1990's Nolan Miller Couture Ivory Embroidered Silk Strapless Mermaid Bridal Gown
By Nolan Miller
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
seamed and on the level of modern day haute couture. This would make an epic red carpet or wedding moment
Gianni Versace Couture 90s Cut-Out Matte Silver Liquid Satin Gown Dress Wedding
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Gianni Versace Couture 1990s Matte Silver Gown. It is made from a gorgeous liquid satin material that drapes perfectly over the body. Expert tailoring and perfect seam placement acce...
1990s Carolina Herrera Silk Dress in Pink Jacquard Print MOB or Wedding Guest
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Portland, OR
This beautiful Carolina Herrera silk dress would make a great day dress for a wedding guest, a
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Dolce Gabbana 1990’s lace wedding gown
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in North Miami, FL
Vintage Dolce Gabbana 1990’s ivory wedding dress Selling my wedding dress. It is absolutely
DOLCE & GABBANA 1993 Vintage Lace Wedding Dress Ivory Belt Flower Applique
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana Wedding Dress Vintage 1993 Ivory white lace on top of silk vanilla underlay Belted
Vintage 1990s CHANEL Black and White Cotton Halter Cocktail dress
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel Boutique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Chanel strapless white cotton dress with detachable black silk chiffon halter top. Dress can
1990s Margaret Lee Cream Silk Off-Shoulder Wedding Dress with Bow
Located in London, GB
Circa late 1990s wedding dress tailored from an ivory shot silk blend and made in England by the
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Size: IT 44 - UK 12 - Fr 40
Dolce & Gabbana Ivory silk wedding dress with full balloon hem skirt, c. 1990s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana Ivory silk wedding dress with full balloon hem skirt, c. 1990s
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silk Backless Evening Gown / Bridal Wedding Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes Vintage 1990's Ivory color Bias cut Dramatic open deep cowl back Extra long length Pullover Size Medium NWT's, but good condition, has dirt from being in a showroom for...
Loris Azzaro dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LORIS AZZARO - (Made in France) Short bustier lace dress embroidered with pearls and sequins
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Size: refer to measurements in listing
PATRIC CASEY Vintage Beige Hand-Beaded Backless Evening Gown Bridal Wedding
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Patric Casey Vintage The perfect Old Hollywood Glamour wedding gown Beige with tonal beads and
Valentino 1996 Haute Couture Wedding Gown with Valentino Sketches
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valentino Haute Couture wedding gown. Angie Everhart had been a Valentino model in the early
1990s Documented Catherine Buckley Rose Print Lace Wedding Suit
Located in London, GB
British designer Catherine Buckley founded her brand in 1963 and went on to open her first shop in Notting Hill, London. Her romantic, slightly eccentric designs drew on historical r...
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Size: Medium / Large
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Ivory Silk Extra Long Evening Bridal Wedding Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes Vintage 1990's Ivory white in a warm hue 100% luxurious soft silk Front and back cowls Pullover Insane silhouette and paneling No size please refer to measurements belo...
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Size: Small (can also fit XS)
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Buttercream Hand-Beaded Evening Gown Bridal Wedding
Located in Leonardo, NJ
-made in England Hours upon hours went into this dress This dress is heavy Backless open back Pullover
GHOST
By Ghost
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White satin and embroidered cotton wedding gown with chiffon straps.
Vintage Chanel Silver and Black Sequin Dress with Bows
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Vintage Chanel Silver and Black sequin dress with bows. Dress lined in silk. - Wedding
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Iridescent Silk HandBeaded Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Incredible for wedding, bride, bridal, etc. Les Habitudes Couture Vintage 1990's Ivory color with
Giorgio Armani Strapless White and Silver Lace Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
beautiful silver grey embroidery. Perfect for wedding or rehearsal dinner . Fit size : Medium Bust: 40
Bob Mackie Spring 1989 White Beaded Mesh Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
movement. Perfect for weddings, red-carpet events, or any special occasion, this dress embodies the
Dolce & Gabbana Autumn-Winter 1992 ivory tulle halter neck gown
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
- includes tulle petticoat - invisible zip fastening at back - suitable for weddings or formal events
1990s Vintage THIERRY MUGLER White Crepe Gown with Cut Out Shoulder
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
satin fabric, Slit on the side. Elegant and sexy. Perfect for simple and modern wedding / bridal gown
White Silk Gown W/ Embroidered Roses & Beadwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Expertly designed for an effortlessly dreamy look, our White Silk Gown features a stunning v-back silhouette and intricate beadwork. The red embroidered roses add a touch of whimsica...
1990S Alberta Ferretti White Beaded Silk Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Alberta Ferrtti White Beaded Silk Gown
1990s Bob Mackie Ivory Beaded Couture Bridal Gown With Bunch of Grapes Design
By Bob Mackie
Located in London, GB
the Martin Scorsese 1994 film "Casino". The dress is comprised of ivory silk crepe overlain with a
90s Bob Mackie Black Beaded Racer Back Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Bob Mackie Black crepe beaded racer back gown. Perfect for black tie or bridal. Fit size 4-6 Measurement : Bust: 34”/ Waist 32” / Hip 38.5/
1990S ALBERTA FERRETTI Cream Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse & Tulle Lace Empire Waist
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in New York, NY
1990S ALBERTA FERRETTI Cream Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse & Tulle Lace Empire Waist Bridal Gown With Embroidered Sleeves
1990S ALBERTA FERRETTI Cream Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse & Organza Medieval Inspire
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in New York, NY
1990S ALBERTA FERRETTI Cream Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse & Organza Medieval Inspired Bridal Trained Gown Covered In Beads Crystals
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Size: XS - Extra Small
Vivienne Westwood cream silk corset and draped skirt wedding ensemble, c. 1999
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Wedding ensemble Corset paired with a matching skirt which ties with ribbon to drape the fabric
Vintage Ivory Silk Couture Evening Gown / Wedding Dress
Located in London, GB
dress has a stand up collar , with a ribbon tie at the neck ( could be removed), gathering at the
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Heavily Beaded Evening Gown Maxi Dress Bridal Wedding
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
dress also doubles as an amazing bridal / wedding gown. It's heavily beaded and so ethereal. No fit pics
Valentino Wedding Floral Silk Dress Vintage Red Black, 1990s
By Valentino
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Valentino vintage dress, red, 100% silk. Dress with black flower pattern, waist belt, short sleeve
DONNA KARAN 90's Vintage Ivory Silk BEADED Slip Dress Bride Bridal Wedding
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage c. FW97 Ivory Beaded Cowl neck Pullover IT38, not supposed to be bodycon Great vintage condition Some beads missing throughout, most noticeably (ironically only ...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Silk Hand-Beaded Evening Gown Bridal Wedding
Located in Leonardo, NJ
dress This dress is heavy Backless open back Pullover 100% silk Victorian style with a killer fit Size
BOB MACKIE 1997 Vintage Runway Beige Evening Gown Open Back Bridal Wedding
By Bob Mackie
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Bob Mackie Runway FW97 Vintage Cool toned beige sand color Size USA 4 Excellent vintage condition, minor tonal blemishes that do not show up on camera Measurements in inches laying f...
Wedding Dress
By Alex Katz
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Alex Katz Wedding Dress 1993 Etching Aquatint 52 x 22 in. Edition of 50
Etching, Aquatint
Wedding Dress
By Alex Katz
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Alex Katz Wedding Dress 1993 Etching Aquatint 52 x 22 in. Edition of 50
Etching, Aquatint
John Galliano champagne satin bias cut evening wedding dress, fw 1995
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano champagne satin evening/wedding dress ▪ 68% Acetate, 32% Rayon ▪ Draped cowls to
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Size: FR 40 - IT 44 - UK 12
Dolce & Gabbana ivory silk fishtail wedding dress with large bow, c. 1990s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana ivory silk fishtail wedding dress with large bow at rear c. 1990s
Valentino 1996 Haute Couture Wedding Gown - 2nd Payment for Mere
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valentino Haute Couture wedding gown. Angie Everhart had been a Valentino model in the early 1990s
Valentino 1996 Haute Couture Wedding Gown - 1st Payment for Mere
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valentino Haute Couture wedding gown. Angie Everhart had been a Valentino model in the early 1990s
Chanel Vintage S/S 1996 Bride Embellished White Shantung Silk 96P Mini Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Evangelista to close the show as the Chanel bride. This dress perfectly captures Karl Lagerfeld’s playful
90s Gianfranco Ferre Cream and Black Silk Evening Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
size 42 ( see measurement) Fit size 6/8 Bust: 34” / Waist : 36 / Hip open / Dress length Front : 57
Chanel Rare White Embellished + Embroidered Archival Gown – Spring/Summer 1998
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Kingston, NY
in a soft ivory silk-blend crepe, the dress features delicate hand-sewn beadwork tracing the scoop
Dolce & Gabbana 90s Lace Ceremony wedding Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Piece Description: This stunning 90s Dolce & Gabbana ceremony dress is crafted from delicate lace
Escada Couture vintage cream ivory velvet silk wedding slip style gown dress 38
By Escada
Located in Milano, Lombardia
the fabric so that you can see this detail. It would make a wonderful wedding dress as it's incredibly
1990s Carolyne Roehm White Polka Dot ' Feathered ' Strapless Wedding Dress
By Carolyne Roehm
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1980s/1990s Carolyne Roehm strapless dress !!! Stark white ruched chiffon layers (w
Vintage lilac pink beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
slightly draped. This would make a wonderful dress to attend a wedding, just as much as it would look
Vintage nude ivory beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
slightly catch the light as you move. This would make a wonderful wedding dress, just as much as it would
Vintage nude ivory beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
slightly catch the light as you move. This would make a wonderful wedding dress, just as much as it would
1990s Valentino White Wedding Dress
By Valentino
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Adorable Valentino wedding dress with a beautiful embroidered sequined chest and frilly skirt and
Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress
By Mamselle, Betty Carol
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress from Betty Carol in light weight black wool and silk taffeta. It has a V neckline front and back with fabulous princess seaming creating a fitted silhouette through...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
$500
Size: vintage 12; comparable to size M
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...
$275
Size: Fits IT 40, US 4 see measurement
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...
1997 THIERRY MUGLER black fringed back RUNWAY dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Thierry Mugler black cocktail dress from 1997. Draped and gathered to create a wrap effect around the body, the dress emphasizes natural lines while maintaining Mugler’s signature sc...
Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous beige and black cotton trompe l'oeil trench coat jacket from Japanese designers Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita and Shingo Otsuka for TALK ABOUT THE DISTRACTION. It app...
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
$12,034
Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6
Alexander McQueen Leopard Print Silk and Fur Jacket and Skirt Suit, FW 2005
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Alexander McQueen ▪ Creative Director: Lee Alexander McQueen ▪ Collection: The Man Who Knew Too Much, Fall-Winter 2005 ▪ Fabric: Silk Twill, Rabbit Fur ▪ Details: Built-in P...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
Judith Leiber Clear and Green Rhinestone Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Judith Leiber clutch Clear and green rhinestones in a stripe pattern Silver snap closure Silver chain strap that can be stored inside Soft silver leather lining Comes with silver...
1930s Sexy Gold Floral Brocade Lamé Bias-Cut Gown with Extreme Plunging Back
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Siren gown in gold floral lamé brocade: Racer back with extremely low plunge! Full cowl neck front. The sexiest dress in the room!
John Galliano Rare Deco Inspired High Style Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa f/w 2008 John Galliano mauve silk charmeuse dress adorned with deco inspired faux pearl and crystal beadwork. Features kimono sleeves. Draped neckline held securely with sing...
For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, who never wear the same thing twice. And because fast fashion didn’t yet exist, the design associated with 1990s fashion — vintage '90s handbags, clothing and accessories — has a quality appreciated by the millennial generation: authenticity.
If there was one concept unifying fashion in the 1990s, it was the lean silhouette. “Fashion is a game of proportion,” Alexander Fury wrote in the New York Times in 2016. “Narrow-shouldered and narrow-hipped, the ’90s were skinny.”
If it takes a practiced eye to identify that single concept, that’s because in truth, ’90s fashion was many things to many people. After the 1980s era of strong-shouldered working women, glossy aerobicized bodies and Madonna, fashion branched out.
The industry gained momentum from big-money relaunches of the great Paris houses Dior, Givenchy and Balenciaga, rescued at long last from the constraints of licensing. Japan and Belgium gave fashion new avant-garde ideas to play with. From America came denim, minimalism, '90s grunge fashion and hip-hop. From Italy came sex appeal. And Prada.
For the colorful corsets of her 1990 Portrait collection, audacious British designer Dame Vivienne Westwood drew on 18th-century oil paintings — her models donned the pearl choker necklaces that have become a social media star and a favorite of influencers and fashion lovers all over the world. For a jacket-and-shorts suit from her Fall/Winter 1996–97 Storm in a Teacup line, the designer used the extreme asymmetry of a tartan mash-up to confront, according to Westwood, “the horror of uniformity and minimalism.”
“The ethos of the time was, you could have style, you could be into all kinds of cool stuff. It wasn’t about money, it wasn’t about status,” says Katy Rodriguez, cofounder of Resurrection. In contrast, “our last 10 years have seen the domination of nonstop luxury, money and status.”
Vintage 1990s Chanel bags, for example, are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings — at Newfound Luxury, proprietor L. Kiyana Macon has "clients who only buy ’90s Chanel because they recognize that it is the best quality.”
Things were different in the ’90s, and the difference is reflected in the clothes. Pull up any recent “How to Do the 1990s” fashion article (or look at photos of current supermodels Gigi, Kendall and Bella), and you’ll see iconic '90s outfits — knee socks, cardigans, fanny packs, fishnet stockings, slip dresses, flannel shirts and combat boots.
Rodriguez has recently noticed something similar happening. Before COVID, customers searched 1990s stock “for very sexy Galliano, Dior, Cavalli — that kind of thing,” she explains, noting that just a few months ago, “people were posting [on social media] the poshest things they could.” Now, in the age of shutdown, “that would just look out of touch.”
Instead, people are looking for “things that are cool but also easy and comfortable, not necessarily super-luxe,” Rodriguez continues. They’re “heading back to the more avant-garde, anti-fashion designers, like Helmut Lang, [Martin] Margiela and [Ann] Demeulemeester.”
Late designer Franco Moschino shocked and titillated the ’80s fashion elite with his whimsical, irreverent parodies of bourgeois finery. Whether emblazoning a sober blazer with smiley faces or embellishing a skirt suit with cutlery, Moschino rendered high style with a hearty wink. He famously said, “If you can’t be elegant, at least be extravagant” — words that, with all due respect to Susan Sontag, epitomize the essence of camp.
Vintage Moschino pants, jackets and other '90s Moschino garments remain so bold and fresh today that even the house's former creative director, Jeremy Scott, drew on the brand's past and the pop culture of the decade for his debut collection in 2014.
Find vintage 90s dresses, skirts, sweaters and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs — shop Thierry Mugler, Miuccia Prada, Jean Paul Gaultier and more today.
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.