J. MENDEL Vintage Grey Silk Evening Gown w. Long Train Maxi Dress w. Slit Bead
By J Mendel
Located in Leonardo, NJ
J. Mendel Vintage Grey Beaded 100% Silk Can wear the straps open or scrunch them tight High front slit Invisible back zip Extra long train Under the bust is very tight, needs a 32 ba...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage F/W 2006 Red Halter Fringe Gown Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Prémode presents Roberto Cavalli F/W 2006 Red Halter Fringe Gown Roberto Cavalli Fall/Winter 2006 collection, shown to classical violin at the Arco della Pace in Milan, is widely co...
Jil Sander Fall 2009 Runway Orange Sculptural One-Shoulder Dress
By Jil Sander, Jil Sander by Raf Simons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking Jil Sander Fall 2009 runway dress, an exceptional example of the house’s minimalist yet highly architectural approach to design. Rendered in a vivid orange-red hue, this o...
NWT Tom Ford for Gucci SS 2001 Black Silk Dress Gown Italian 40 - US 4
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Long Dress Gown Simply the Best and Classy!!! S/S 2001 Collection Italian size 40 - US 4 ( please check measurements). Classy black silk gown with o...
S/S 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway Jaguar Chiffon Wrap Gown FR36
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible jaguar print, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche's backless gown designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2002 collection, this fabulous cut-out gown debuted...
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2001 Lace Up Floral Train Evening Dress Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2001 Lace Up Floral Train Evening Dress Gown FR 38 Condition: The dress is in good vintage condition with the Christian Dior garment bag and Chri...
John Galliano F/W 1989 "Nancy Cunard" Documented High Neck Bias-Cut Evening Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Paris, FR
Excellent condition Documented on the runway Features a flared hem, Floor length Size UK8
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2009 Chainmail Metal Mesh Knit Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Jean Paul Gautier Sexy Chainmail Metal Mesh Dress Size IT 40 FR 36 Heather grey Jean Paul Gaultier metal mesh sleeveless midi dress with metal mesh at bodice and sash tie closure at...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-Tinction" Skeleton Kaleidoscope Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-Tinction" Skeleton Kaleidoscope Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-Tinction" Designer: Alexander...
F/W 2000 Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Pink Silk Lace Gown w/ Crystal belt NWT
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Montgomery, TX
F/W 2000 Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Pink Silk Lace Gown with Crystal belt This Gown Has it All! Its Totally Romantic, Stunningly Beautiful, Certainly Feminine and Incredibly Sexy...
RANDOLPH DUKE 2000 Vintage Runway Silver Ball Gown Evening Dress
By Randolph Duke
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Randolph Duke Vintage Runway SS00 Silver Grey color This is a tight sexy fit I cannot stress how amazing this looks on Great vintage condition, minor feeling of wear throughout Label...
Roberto Cavalli Silk Floral High Slit Gown Dress with Robe S/S 2000 Size 40IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - Vintage Silk Floral High Slit Gown Dress with Robe Spring Summer 2000 Size 40IT
Alexander McQueen 2009 Structural Form Fitting Floral Print Dress
By Prada, Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully tailored Alexander McQueen dress from his 2009 runway collection. Dress fashioned of weighty black silk. Structural sheath with form fitting bodice and keyhole ne...
Valentino F/W 2003 Black Velvet 20s Inspired Beaded Gatsby Maxi Dress Gown US 8
By Valentino
Located in Montgomery, TX
Valentino Black Velvet Beaded Maxi Dress Gown F/W 2003 Runway Collection US size - 8 Black velvet 20s inspired Gatsby dress finished with lots of black onyx cabochon and crystals ove...
NWT 2000s Halston Brown Ombré Silk Chiffon Mink Trimmed Size 2 / 4 Y2K Gown
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning new with tags early 2000s HALSTON for SAKS 5th AVENUE, by Randolph Duke evening gown. Brown ombré silk chiffon trimmed in mink. This deadstock vintage dress features a flowi...
$5,039Sale Price|44% Off
UNWORN Versace 2007 Silk Goddess Evening Bridal Wedding Gown Maxi Dress 42
By Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Incredible Versace Grecian Goddess Silk Evening Gown Featured In The AD Campaign, Runway Show And Worn By Many Models & Celebs Like Jennifer, Liz, Leona, Daria and many more So...
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2004 Silk Evening Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Milano, IT
• Iconic Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall/Winter 2004 full length evening gown in deep black silk blend jersey • Ultra sculpting silhouette with elongated mermaid cut designed ...
2000s JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Floral Silk Chiffon Gown With Gold Lurex
Located in New York, NY
2000s JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Black Floral Silk Chiffon Gown With Gold Lurex MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, datin...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-tinction" Crystal Kaleidoscope Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-tinction" Crystal Kaleidoscope Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 2009 “Natural Dis-tinction” Style...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-tinction" Crystal Kaleidoscope Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2009 pink crystal kaleidoscope knit shift dress. From Alexander McQueen's "Natural Dis-tinction, Un-natural Selection" collection. Multi-color kaleido...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway black patchwork mini skirt
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway black grey patchwork multi media deconstructed patchwork mini dress S Reference: TGAS/F01038 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collec...
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Ralph Lauren Collection Ivory Bias-Cut Mesh-Inset Gown - 2000s / Bridal
By Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Kingston, NY
An ethereal Ralph Lauren Collection gown crafted in Italy, embodying the understated elegance and precision tailoring that define the designer’s early-2000s eveningwear. Cut on the b...
Oscar de la Renta Runway Black Taffeta One shoulder Dress-Pre Fall 2009-Size 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Taffeta One shoulder Dress- Size 10 RUNWAY Pre-Fall 2009. This was look 31 in the Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2009 Fashion Show. This one shoulder (left) ...
Valentino New Vintage Off White Silk Gown with Lace Cut Outs S/S 2001, Size 44
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible off white silk gown from Valentino. It is sleeveless with cut outs at the waist front, sides and back which including the chest décolletage are covered in fine black c...
ROBERTO CAVALLI F/w 2004 Black And Gold Baroque Halter Evening Gown New With Tag
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Body: 18% Silk 82% Viscose Lining: 100% Silk Measurements All measurements taken laid flat: - Bust: no limits given its halter neck strap and backless design - Waist: 14" / 35.5 ...
Gianfranco Ferré Vintage 1990s Dark Green Velvet Evening Gown, Size 2
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
STUNNING Gianfranco Ferre dark forest green velvet Long evening gown with unique black matte silk rolled collar neckline. Small light shoulder pads, back zipper and banded cream kn...
NWT Gianni Versace Couture F/W 2001 Leather Sheer Lace Black Bandage Gown It. 44
By Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
NEW Gianni Versace Couture Runway Leather Sheer Lace Black Bandage Buckled Gown F/W 2001 Collection Leather and Lace, Sexy and Classy!!! Iconic Bandage Style!!! Wide leather removabl...
$5,625Sale Price|25% Off
Oscar de la Renta S/S 2004 Collection Pink Silk Taffeta Embellished Dress Gown 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta Pink Silk Taffeta Fully Embellished Dress Gown S/S 2004 Runway Collection USA size - 8 Pink silk taffeta, Fully embroidered and beaded, Finished with corset, Unders...
Tom Ford for Gucci FW 2002 Runway Black Silk Lace-Up Gown + Mink Stole It. 38
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Lace-Up Gown + Mink Stole Italian size - 38 ( can fit bigger sizes also ) F/W 2002 Runway Collection Black silk, Bias cut, Slip-on style. Backle...
Tom Ford for Gucci 2003 Collection Silk Green Bondage Cut-Out Dress Gown 42 (38)
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
A striking and highly sensual Gucci by Tom Ford gown from the 2003 collection, showcasing the provocative, body-conscious aesthetic that defined Ford’s celebrated era at the house. ...
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Peter Som Resort 2009 Silver Gold Grey Size 4 6 One Shoulder Silk Metallic Dress
By Peter Som
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful PETER SOM Resort 2009 one shoulder silk dress ! Features a silver metallic underlay, with a gold and silver metallic overlay. Grey silk chiffon swag at the right shoulder. ...
Vera Wang 2004 Strapless Silk Wedding Gown with Pale Pink detachable Bow
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vera Wang 2004 Strapless Silk Wedding Gown embodies an ethereal elegance perfect for the bride seeking a clean, refined aesthetic. Its delicate silhouette is enhanced by a large...
2000s Versace Collection Orchid Crepe Medusa Open-Back Mermaid Gown Size 40
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A glamorous circa early-to-mid 2000s Versace Collection evening gown from the Donatella Versace era, rendered in a vivid orchid-purple crepe-textured fabric with a fluid, body-skimmi...
F/W 2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Maroon Silk Ruffle Rive Gauche Gown FR38
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a maroon ruffle gown designed by Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche. For the Fall/Winter 2003 collection, Ford referenced some of the iconic 1940s-inspired design...
Christian Dior F/W 2004 by John Galliano Red Bias Flare Evening Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, AE
The Christian Dior Vintage F/W 2004 by John Galliano Red Bias Flare Evening Gown is a striking archival design from the iconic John Galliano era. Cut on the bias with a sculpted silh...
MONIQUE LHUILLIER 2007 Vintage Runway Flower Motif Bridal Gown Wedding Dress
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Monique Lhuillier Vintage Runway Bridal Collection FW07 Warm Ivory color, not white, can also look less warm depending on the lighting 100% silk Silver crystals + sequins at flower m...
Valentino Square Neckline Black Silk Blend Evening Gown
By Valentino
Located in PARIS, FR
Iconic Valentino evening gown, featuring a sleek square neckline and floor-length silhouette. Crafted in Italy from a luxurious silk-rich blend. This elegant dress is sleeveless, wi...
Jean Louis Scherrer haute couture black polka dots sheer evening gown, f/w 2005
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in London, GB
Jean-Louis Scherrer by Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture Autum / Winter 2005 - Sheer polka dots silk chiffon with black velvet covered buttons on bust and sleeves - Victorian poet slee...
$1,383Sale Price|25% Off
New Manolo Blahnik $2, 900 Size 39.5 Genuine Alligator Olive Green Heels Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Diego, CA
In great unworn condition Made in Italy Marked Size 39.5 The following pieces in the video are also available in my 1stdibs Shop: - 1960s Suzy Perette flower sun dress - 2000s Gold a...
Roberto Cavalli Blue & White Ming Gown Dress with Fur Trim Wrap S/S 2005 Sz 42IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Blue & White Ming Gown Dress with Fur Trim Wrap S/S 2005 Sz 42IT. This dress is marked a 42IT. Measurements not stretched reflect a small but has a lot of s...
Vintage Alexander McQueen Red & Black Houndstooth Knit Dress, Fall 2009
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Alexander McQueen Red & Black Houndstooth Knit Dress, Fall 2009 An iconic piece from Alexander McQueen’s Fall 2009 collection — the season that defined his sculptural master...
NWT $9, 500 CD Greene Couture 2000s Size 4 / 6 Black Nude Silk Lace Vintage Gown
By CD GREENE
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous Y2K C.D Greene couture black and nude gown! This gorgeous dress still retains the $9,500 price tag. Nude silk underlay with sheer black lace over. Hidden zipper up...
Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Ascot 40th Anniversary Gown S/S 2008 Sz 2
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Ralph Lauren Purple Label - Full length black and white polkadot skirt and white silk ruffle blouse with waist cinching corset belt. This newsworthy ensemble was on the Spring/Summe...
NWT GUCCI by Tom Ford F/W 2002 Runway Finale Size 40 Black Silk Lace Up Gown
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous brand new with tags vintage TOM FORD for GUCCI fall 2002 runway finale gown ! This rare beauty that closed the runway show in 2002 laces up the back. Laces up the back, with...
Versace RARE GEM S/S 2005 Chaos Couture Gown Dress by Donatella Versace
Located in Melbourne, VIC
prémode presents Versace RARE S/S 2005 Chaos Couture Gown The Chaos Couture gown from Versace’s Spring/Summer 2005 collection is an exceptionally rare archival treasure. Meticulousl...
Oscar de la Renta Runway S/S 2008 Cream Color Silk Corset Dress Gown US 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta Silk Off White Corset Dress Gown S/S 2008 Runway Collection US size - 10 Silk cream color dress finished with white/black patent leather-like ribbon in basket weave...
Unworn NINA RICCI 2008 Vintage Runway Silk Corseted Evening Gown Massive Train
By Nina Ricci
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Nina Ricci FW08 Vintage Runway Silk exterior Purple, orange, gray hues mix together for an amazing Fall/Winter Gown Looks, and was, extremely expensive A true Bell of the Ball gown H...
RICHARD TYLER 2000 Vintage Ivory Silk Wedding Dress Bridal Gown Train + Bustle
By Richard Tyler
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Richard Tyler Vintage 2000 Warm ivory Impeccably draped layers of silk Hard boning throughout Removable straps Ruched back with train Hook-and-eye for train pick-up USA size 10, fits...
Yves Saint Laurent SS 2008 Kate Moss Sz 40 / 8 One Shoulder Silk Rasperry Gown
By Stefano Pilati, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular and rare YVES SAINT LAURENT, by STEFANO PILATI Documented Spring Summer / Printemps Ete 2008 ad campaign one shoulder raspberry pink silk evening dress! Who could forget ...
New Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Black Silk Gown with Leather Tie It. 44
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Gown Fall/Winter 2002 Collection Designer size 44 If you're looking for that incredible dress that Helen Hunt wore at the Oscars and one of the models i...
Chanel 2008 Vintage Navy Blue Silk Peplum Gown Size 38 by Lagerfeld
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2008 Chanel Silk Charmeuse navy blue silk gown with tag. size 38 fit size 4
UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana 2006 Gold Metallic Lace Tassel Empire Dress Gown 42
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
GORGEOUS DOLCE & GABBANA GOLDEN LACE DRESS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PIECES BY DOLCE & GABBANA DETAILS: A DOLCE & GABBANA timeless classic signature piece that wi...
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2008 Pink Petal Organza Draped Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Christian Dior by John Galliano Spring 2008 gown in the softest blush pink, and one of those pieces that instantly reads as Galliano: romantic, theatrical, and impossibly light. Cut ...
Elegant 2004 Alberta Ferretti Lilac Crepe Silk full length Evening Gown - Dress
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Sheffield, GB
2004 Alberta Ferretti divine Evening Gown crafted from extremely fine crepe chiffon silk in a lavender - lilac shade featuring a draw tie that can be adjusted under the bust, slightl...
Oscar de la Renta F/W06 strapless floral blue teal fit and flare dress gown XS
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage Oscar de la Renta Fall 2006 Strapless floral print gown in a blue toned teal with a sweetheart neckline Beautiful fit and flare cut that has gorgeous movement to i...
Carolina Herrera Ivory Silk Rose Fil Coupé Gown with Custom Bow + Velvet Flowers
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Kingston, NY
A runway- and editorially-documented evening gown by Carolina Herrera in the house's rose fil coupé. This one of a kind customized version is a notably more elaborate execution than ...
Alexander McQueen Rare Vintage Black Velvet White Chiffon Dress Gown NEW
By Alexander McQueen, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander McQueen 2009 romantic fantasy holiday gown. Strapless bodice fashioned of rich black velvet with panniers at each hip extending into full voluminous layers of white silk...
Chanel S/S 2006 Marissa Cooper Bride Camellia Ivory White Evening Wedding Gown
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Chanel Spring/Summer 2006 cream camellia bride dress, an exceptionally rare and highly collectible final runway look from Karl Lagerfeld’s Spring 2006 collection. This ethereal strap...
2000’s One Shoulder Cream nude Beaded Corsage Mesh Evening Maxi Dress - Gown
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Glamorous 2000’s cream vintage evening dress, crafted in a stretch mesh fabric with hand beaded decoration, asymmetric shoulder straps and flower corsage detail. The dress is sheer...
S/S 2009 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Navy & Black Cashmere Maxi Slip Dress FR40
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel maxi slip dress from the Spring/Summer 2009 collection by Karl Lagerfeld is cut in a slim, floor-length silhouette with thin shoulder straps. It features a scoop neckline...
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.