DONNA KARAN 2001 Vintage Runway Gold Leather Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage FW01 Runway Brown camel colored 100% goatskin Gold sheen Ruched bodice Handkerchief hem Asymmetrical Hook and Eye closure in the back Size IT42 but fits smaller E...
Dolce & Gabbana 2001 Floral Print Bodycon Dress in Black & Pink
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Dolce & Gabbana 2001 Floral Print Bodycon Dress Beautiful vintage Dolce & Gabbana floral print dress from the year 2001. This elegant, figure-hugging dress features a roman...
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Paco Rabanne Prototype Runway Dress - Leather Corset - FW 2001
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR
An extraordinary piece of fashion history, this black bodycon dress is a rare haute-couture prototype from Paco Rabanne’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection, designed by Rosemary Rodriguez....
Gianni Versace Couture 2001 cognac Brown dress leather details
By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in PARIS, FR
Gianni Versace Couture 2001 by Donatella Versace cognac brow dress with leather details size 46 IT it can fit US 4/6 up to US 8 very good condition only a tiny hole behind the collar...
Vintage Alexander McQueen A/W 2001 Striped Knit Asymmetric Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Vintage Alexander McQueen Autumn Winter 2001 striped knit asymmetric dress. Features an olive green base highlighted by bold, diagonal orange stripes. Bodycon silhouette defined by ...
S/S 2001 Roberto Cavalli “Elizabeth Taylor Eye” silk maxi dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
S/S 2001 Roberto Cavalli “Elizabeth Taylor Eye” silk maxi dress This Roberto Cavalli maxi dress from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection is crafted from fluid silk printed with the co...
2001 Vintage Roberto Cavalli Leopard Acid Print Ruffled Silk Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Roberto Cavalli 2001 Stretch Silk Dress – Iconic Archive Print A bold testament to early 2000s glamour, this rare Roberto Cavalli dress from the 2001 collection is a collector’s dre...
Archive John Galliano S/S 2001 Deconstructed Knit & Tulle Art Dress
By John Galliano
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional John Galliano Spring/Summer 2001 archive dress, crafted in an intricate distressed open-knit construction with layered black tulle and striking abstract ivory knit app...
Christian Dior dress 'zipped and ripped' by John Galliano Summer 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 2001 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear 'zipped and ripped' Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Long shirt dress made of black devoured velvet and silvery lure...
Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Femme Spring Summer 2001 Striped Graffiti Mesh Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
A remarkable piece of fashion self-portraiture from Jean Paul Gaultier’s Spring/Summer 2001 collection, this spaghetti-strap mesh dress carries the year “2001” and the designer’s sig...
Pierre Balmain set Haute Couture by Oscar de la Renta Winter 2001
By Pierre Balmain
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
BALMAIN - 2001 Fall-Winter Haute Couture Collection under the artistic direction of Oscar de la Renta. Golden damask skirt-suit set. Silk lining. Composition and size labels missin...
F/W 2001 MARIA GRACHVOGEL Couture Bias Cut Beaded Devoré Velvet Feather Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
F/W 2001 Maria Grachvogel Couture Runway dress. Exquisitely crafted in a Silk blended devorè velvet with hand breaded jewel collar line, bias cut silhouette, draped backless reverse,...
UNWORN Chanel S/S 2001 Chinoiserie Silk Chiffon CC Logo Print Dress 36
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
A classic CHANEL signature piece Designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel's S/S 2001 collection Finest chiffon silk with chinese motive and CC pattern print Flattering sleeves Simply sl...
S/S 2001 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Hot Pink Strapless Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
S/S 2001 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Hot Pink Strapless Dress. Inner corset, fully lined, 100% silk. IT Size 40 - US 4 Made in Italy. Excellent condition.
GUCCI by TOM FORD 2001 Vintage Black Cone Bra Hard Boned Corset Dress
By Gucci
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Tom Ford for Gucci Vintage SS01 Black cotton silk blend Hard boning throughout Structured cone bra Removable straps (strapless is also very sexy) Needs to be pressed/ironed, a steame...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Oblique Printed Chiffon Dress. F/W 2000-2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Incredible John Galliano for Christian Dior Oblique printed chiffon dress Fall/ Winter 2000 - 2001. Of an asymmetric bias cut with deep ruffles and flounces. Printed in burgundy on...
Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld S/S 2001 Black Rhinestone & Suede Dress — Runway Look 47
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in London, GB
A rare archive piece from Fendi’s Spring/Summer 2001 collection under Karl Lagerfeld, documented as Look 47 from the runway. This variation is cut in black stretch jersey with a deep...
S/S 2001 Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent black silk dress
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
S/S 2001 Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent black silk dress 100% Chiffon silk, ruched, lined, strapless. side slits Made in France Size tag removed (approx. FR size 36 - US 4) ...
2001 Ad Campaign Tom Ford for Gucci Black Backless Dress Size Italian 44
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Black Backless Dress - Simply Elegant and Sexy! Featured on F/W 2001 Ad Campaign Italian size - 44 100% Silk, Cut - Out Detail, Raglan Sleeve, Back Vent. M...
S/S 2001 Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Embellished White Turtleneck Dress It 38
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Embellished White Turtleneck Dress with Open Back. S/S 2001 Collection It size 38 - US 2 White stretch jersey, Cupper color sequins, Finished with nud...
Gianni Versace Couture FW 2001 Red Silk Tulle Feather Printed Cocktail Dress 40
By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
An exquisite example of early 2000s couture, this dress is ideal for collectors, red carpet moments, or those seeking a wearable work of art. Crafted from layers of silk and tulle, t...
F/W 2001 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Hot Pink Dress with Exposed Zipper
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
F/W 2001 Tom Ford for Gucci Hot Pink Dress with Exposed Zipper Featured on runway and ad campaign IT Size 40 - US 4 Made in Italy Excellent condition
F/W 2001 Balmain Couture by Oscar de la Renta Black Guipure Lace Dress Custom
By Oscar De La Renta, Balmain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Balmain Haute Couture cocktail dress from the Fall/Winter 2001 collection by Oscar de la Renta is constructed by hand in black guipure lace layered over a light brown base. The ...
NWT S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Prototype Strapless Leather Corset Dress IT42
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a leather-accented black Gucci mini dress designed by Tom Ford. This dress debuted from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection as look number 24 on Natasa Vojnovic. A sample pi...
2001 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Silk Fringe-Trimmed Dress New w/ Tags
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
2001 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Silk Fringe-Trimmed Dress – New with Tags An ultra-rare collector’s treasure from Tom Ford’s provocative tenure at YSL, this 2001 black silk midi...
Black D&G Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Girdle Slip Dress w Satin Bra – 40, 2001
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Tucson, AZ
Sleeveless compression dress with satin bullet bra bodice, adjustable bra straps and pencil skirt. 5” wide lace overlay panel from sternum to hem in front; princess seams in rear. 7”...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2001 "What A Merry-Go-Round" Belted Shift Cocktail Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2001 "What A Merry-Go-Round" Belted Shift Cocktail Dress - Runway Look #23 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2001 "What A M...
S/S 2001 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Gold Hook Strapless Dress 38FR
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This black strapless Yves Saint Laurent dress, designed by Tom Ford for the Spring/Summer 2001 collection, features a series of gold-tone hook closures at the back, creating a gentle...
S/S 2001 Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Runway Dress with Bondage Belt
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
S/S 2001 Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Runway Dress with Bondage Belt 100% Silk, self-lined, long sleeves, open shoulders, knee length. Size M, Length 42", off shoulder sle...
F/W 2001/02 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Ad Campaign black velvet baby doll dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Highly collectible! Featured in Tom Ford book! Tom Ford for Gucci Vintage black velvet baby doll dress Gucci, fall/winter 2001-02 Black velvet baby doll dress Finished with silk chif...
TOM FORD for GUCCI S/S 2001 Corset Leather Detail Cocktail Black Dress 40 - 2/4
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
TOM FORD for GUCCI Black Corset Cocktail Dress S/S 2001 Runway Collection Italian Size 40 - US 2/4 Corset Style Dress, Leather Detail on Front and Back, Back Side Zip Closure, Stretc...
S/S 2001 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Pleated Black Silk Skirt Top Set FR 42
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a ruffled Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche skirt set designed by Tom Ford for his first collection at YSL, Spring/Summer 2001. Ford reworked essential Yves Saint Laurent des...
ROBERTO CAVALLI Archival S/S 2001 Psychedelic Illusion Print Silk Mini Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Archival Roberto Cavalli mini dress from Spring/Summer 2001, featuring the collection’s iconic psychedelic illusion print. A dramatic plunging draped neckline, voluminous kimono slee...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Trailer Trash Mini Dress Spring Summer 2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano for Christian Dior Spring Summer 2001 TRAILER TRASH collection . Asymmetrical short evening dress of black taffeta, cotton twill and tulle with functioning metal zipp...
Gucci by Tom Ford Fall 2001 Runway Black Pleated Silk Mini Dress IT42
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, BE
Black silk mini dress from Tom Ford’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection for Gucci. This runway-documented design was shown layered beneath an exposed bra, reflecting the collection’s play ...
John Galliano Fall/Winter 2001 Blue Geometric Print Bias Silk Chiffon Slip Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Manchester, GB
John Galliano Autumn/Winter 2001 floor-length bias-cut blue geometric print silk chiffon slip dress with draped neckline, double spaghetti straps, and flared hem. Mid-length black si...
S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Off-White Shimmery Mini Dress IT44
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gianni Versace by Donatella’s Spring/Summer 2001 collection, this off-white mini dress features shimmering fabric and an elegant, body-hugging silhouette. The plunging neckline ...
F/W 2001 Bob Mackie 'Foreign Intrigue' Beaded Purple Mini Slip Dress Custom
By Bob Mackie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Bob Mackie’s Fall/Winter 2001 'Foreign Intrigue' collection, this purple mini slip dress features intricate beadwork in swirling and diagonal patterns. The sheer base is adorned...
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.
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