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2007 Jenny Packham Teal Sequinned Slip Dress
By Jenny Packham
Located in London, GB
hook-and-eye clasp.
From the mainline collection of the renowned British designer and occasion-wear
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Early 2000s British Evening Dresses
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Designer Occasion Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an extraordinary variety of designer occasion dresses available on 1stDibs. Our collection of designer occasion dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning black, gray, brown and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Designer occasion dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Hermès, Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.
How Much are Designer Occasion Dresses?
On average, designer occasion dresses on 1stDibs sell for $869, while they’re typically $45 on the low end and $165,000 for the highest priced versions of these items.
Questions About Designer Occasion Dresses
- Who designed the Revenge dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Christina Stambolian designed the “revenge” dress, the dress that Princess Diana wore to a dinner at the Serpentine Gallery in Kensington Gardens in 1994. Stambolian had actually created the evening gown for the Princess of Wales three years before. It was a black off-the-shoulder piece made of silk. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of evening gowns from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a dress designer and a fashion designer is what these design professionals create. A dress designer is someone who specifically creates custom dresses. Fashion designers may also design dresses, as well as many other types of clothing and accessories, such as blouses, suits, skirts, trousers, jeans, handbags and shoes. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of apparel and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024Norman Hartnell designed the Queen's coronation dress. The British designer actually produced eight different dresses for Queen Elizabeth II to consider. Ultimately, she opted for one made of white satin that featured intricate gold embroidery. Hartnell also created the dress the Queen wore when she married Prince Philip on November 20, 1947. On 1stDibs, find a range of Norman Hartnell apparel.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024William Travilla designed Marilyn Monroe's pink dress. The iconic strapless dress appeared in the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. An accomplished costume designer, Travilla won an Academy Award for his work on the 1948 film The Adventures of Don Juan and was nominated for Oscars three more times across his career. Explore a variety of William Travilla apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Peter Pilotto and Christopher de Vos designed Princess Eugenie's wedding dress. It featured a shoulder-hugging, plunging V-neckline and a long, full train. For the reception, the princess sported a champagne-colored embroidered silk dress created by Zac Posen. Shop a wide range of wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024William Travilla designed Marilyn Monroe's white dress. The actress wore the now-iconic dress in the 1955 film The Seven Year Itch. A celebrated costume designer, Travilla also created dresses for seven other Monroe films, including How to Marry a Millionaire and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. In recognition of his work, the designer was nominated for several Academy and Emmy awards, and he won an Oscar for the costumes featured in the 1948 film Adventures of Don Juan. Explore a range of William Travilla apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024Narciso Rodriguez designed Carolyn Bessette's wedding dress. When he created the dress in 1995, the American designer was working for Cerutti. Bessette commissioned him to create her wedding gown because the two of them were friends. In 1997, Rodriguez launched his own eponymous fashion label. Explore a collection of Narciso Rodriguez apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Elizabeth Hurley’s famed 1994 safety pin dress, which the actress wore to the premiere of Four Weddings and a Funeral, was designed by Versace. The dress was made with revealing slits in the sides that were held together with oversized gold safety pins. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and contemporary Versace pieces from top sellers worldwide.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The designer that made Kourtney Kardashian’s wedding dress is Dolce & Gabbana. Made of white lace, the gown had a corseted design inspired by vintage lingerie. Kardashian's wedding was actually hosted by the founders of the luxury fashion house, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, at their villa, located in Portofino, Italy. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Dolce & Gabbana dresses.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The designer who became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s is Diane von Furstenberg. She debuted her first example in 1974. When creating the Wrap dress, von Furstenberg drew inspiration from the skirts worn by ballerinas. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the now-iconic dress, an exhibit called Diane von Furstenberg: Journey of a Dress was held at museums in the United States and abroad. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Diane von Furstenberg apparel and accessories.
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