1970s Richilene Silk Taffeta Rose Print Short Sleeve Vintage 70s Couture Gown
By Richilene, Richilene for Elizabeth Arden
Located in San Diego, CA
couture gown! Features bold rose prints in vibrant hot pink and green. Tailored bodice with a forgiving
Leonard Paris 1970 Luxury Couture Maxi Dress 70s Silk Velvet Gown
By Leonard of Paris
Located in Berlin, BE
Devine Evening Dress, Leonard Paris 1970 Luxurious vintage couture gown amde of high quality silk
1970s George Halley Metallic Paisley Evening Gown High Neck 70s Couture Dress
By George Halley
Located in San Diego, CA
1970s George Halley metallic paisley gown / maxi dress, embodying the refined, romantic aesthetic of
$1,575
Size: Small - Medium
Gorgeous 1970s Victoria Royal Couture Mint Blue Rhinestone Jersey 70s Gown Dress
By Victoria Royal
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage early 1970s VICTORIA ROYAL Couture light mint blue / green rhinestone beaded
1970s Werle of Beverly Hills Demi Couture Taupe Lace Crochet Vintage 70s Gown
By Daniel Werle, Werle Beverly Hills
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s DAN WERLE of BEVERLY HILLS taupe / light brown demi couture lace silk crepe gown
Beautiful 1970s Current Size 8 / 10 Teal Blue Aqua Silk Chiffon Couture 70s Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful mid 1970s teal green / blue aqua silk chiffon demi couture maxi dress / gown ! Words
Jean Louis Scherrer 70's Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Tea Length Dress
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
An exquisite example of 1970's Parisian Haute Couture by Jean Louis Scherrer, this silk chiffon
Original Paul-Louis Orrier Haute Couture Silk Dress 70s Ruffle Pleated
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in Berlin, BE
labels inside, one says Walter Gross Zürich (now called GROSS COUTURE, a distrubutor of Haute Couture
1970s Nolan Miller Couture Chocolate Brown Silk Chiffon Vintage 70s Midi Dress
By Nolan Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s NOLAN MILLER COUTURE chocolate brown silk chiffon long sleeve midi dress ! Miller
1970s Halston Couture Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage 70s HALSTON Couture black silk chiffon beaded dress and sash belt or head scarf
1970s Halston Couture Nude Silk Chiffon Semi Sheer Bias Cut Vintage 70s Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic HALSTON 1970s nude silk chiffon semi sheer sleeveless dress ! Two layers of the most luxurious silk chiffon drapes the body beautifully. Hidden snaps up the sid...
$1,375
Size: Small - Small Medium
1970s Loris Azzaro Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon Jersey Long Sleeve 70s Mini Dress
By Loris Azzaro Paris, Loris Azzaro Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 70s vintage LORIS AZZARO Couture lipstick red silk chiffon and jersey long sleeve dress
Valentino Runway Emerald Sequin Shimmer Dress Gown NWT
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 70's inspired Valentino Demi Couture evening gown that sparkles and shimmers on the
Giorgio di Sant Angelo Colorful Cotton Voile 70s Couture Maxi Dress Gown
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and rare early 1970s GIORGIO DI 'SANT ANGELO boho halter maxi dress! Features colorful floral prints throughout. Layers and layer of soft cotton voile provide great movement...
Nina Ricci 70s Couture Gown and Cape - Velvet and Mink Sleeves
By Nina Ricci
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning early 70s Nina Ricci Couture ensemble; gown and matching evening cloak with mink edged
70's PIERRE BALMAIN haute couture black dress with flounced trim
By Pierre Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
dating to the late 1970's. All of the details you wold expect with a haute couture garment. Dress fits a
Vintage Hanae Mori Couture Double Silk 70s Dress w/Geisha print
By Hanae Mori
Located in Studio City, CA
Rare vintage Hanae Mori couture gown in a double layer of silk chiffon featuring the image of a
Hanae Mori 70s Couture Kimono Print Gown with Full Length Foulard
By Hanae Mori
Located in Gresham, OR
Hanae Mori 70s Couture Kimono Print Gown with Full Length Foulard
70s Hanae Mori Couture Op Art Chiffon Gown w/Asymmetric Shoulder
By Hanae Mori
Located in Studio City, CA
Hanae Mori double layered silk chiffon gown in a geometric pattern of pink, grey, red and black
Vintage Travillia Couture 1970s Hand Painted Kelly Green Silk Chiffon 70s Gown
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely stunning 1970s TRAVILLIA hand painted kelly green caftan gown! Features layers upon
Vintage LORIS AZZARO Couture 70's Black Silk, Feather & Chain Caftan Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
STUNNING!!! Rare collectors item by Loris Azzaro. Black silk transparent caftan dress. Sleeve with chain detail, feathers around wrist and neck. There is no front or back, wear...
La Mendola Vintage 1970s 70s Custom Couture Graphic Black + White Op Art Dress
By La Mendola
Located in Sparks, NV
custom order couture tag from Bergdorf Goodman on the Plaza. Full billowy sleeves and dramatic plunging V
Amazing 1970s Futura Couture Leopard Print Joe Exotic Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Channel your inner Joe Exotic from Tiger King in this 1970s FUTURA COUTURE leopard print sleeveless
70's Haute Couture Yves Saint Laurent Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Hamburg, Deutschland
Haute Couture Yves Saint Laurent Gown. This dress is almost the same as seen on Grace Kelly
CARDIN Couture 70's Tabard Gown w/Trompe l'Oeil Pendant Necklace
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Cardin haute couture 1960s gown. Pink double crepe silk fabric with trompe l'oeil pendant
70's Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Hamburg, Deutschland
1975 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Dress. The cut is like a wrap dress but zipped on the left
Mary McFadden Couture 70's Pleated Racer back Grecian Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Mary McFadden Pleated Racer back Grecian Dress. This is an earlier design, from the late 70
Haute Couture Yves Saint Laurent Red Silk Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Hamburg, Deutschland
Mid 70's Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Gown in red satin silk. This is a Patron Original
Late 70s Lanvin Silk Dress Couture Numbered 20736
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Paris, IDF
timeless couture dress. Silk with red-yellow and green embroideries stitches, low V-neck covered with black
Late 70's Neiman Marcus Lace and Silk Coral Caftan/Gown
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Houston, TX
Extravagant late 70's Neiman Marcus coral raw silk with off-white lace overlay caftan gown. The
Vicky Teil Couture Paris 70's Red Silk Ballgown w Four Petticoats and Shawl Wrap
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Wonderful red silk strapless evening gown from Vicky Teil Couture Paris. This has a built in inner
Iconic 70s Thea Porter Couture Black Chiffon Embellished Caftan
By Thea Porter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible and iconic caftan by important designer English Thea Porter. Lame jacquard in patchwork panels with black chiffon and velvet trim. Finished with glitter stencils in floral...
Valentino Shoe D'Orsay Satin Pumps Bold Bow 39 / 9 w/Box
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Valentino black satin D'Orsay pump. Peeptoe with signature bold bow. Hidden .25" platform. High stiletto heel. Comes with box. final sale Mightychic offers ...
Valentino Top One Shoulder Ruffle and Bow Trim M
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Valentino one shoulder top with ruffle and bow trim in silk. Black knit fitted top. Double layer black silk ruffle trims 'neckline'. Signature bow detail at the s...
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10 / 12
1990s Linda Segal Size 10 12 Red White Colorblock Pique Cotton Vintage 90s Dress
By Linda Segal
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and flattering early 90s LINDA SEGAL lipstick red and white colorblocked pique cotton sleeveless nautical sheath dress ! Linda Segal pieces were often worn by Fran Fine, play...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
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 ...
Kathrine Baumann Leopard Design Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Kathrine Baumann Beverly Hills
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite handmade designer, Kathrine Baumann, who is the celebrated handbag maker to the stars, leopard pattern pillow shaped minaudière, evening bag or evening clutch is completely...
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Thiensville, WI
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
1970s Lilli Diamond Taupe + Mint Green Marabou Feather 70s Maxi Dress + Jacket
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage LILLI DIAMOND taupe and mint green jersey maxi dress and matching cardigan / jacket ! Features a soft jersey fabric that offers plenty of stretch. Sleeveless maxi d...
Alexander McQueen 1990s Vintage Fucsia Viscose Adjustable Flared Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Capri, IT
Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress McQueen adjustable flared dress totally made in italy size 40 composition: viscose
$197Sale Price|25% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage pants trousers featuring a multi colored wall and flags print. These trousers feature : - Velvety touch material. - Front buttoning. - Front and back pock...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen cropped biker jacket in pale pink textured calf leather. With epaulettes, buttoned notch collar, zipper pocket on the chest, buttoned flap pocket on the front, belt...
Vicky Tiel black halter dress with rhinestones
By Vicky Tiel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vicky Tiel black halter dress with rhinestones. Length 44", bust 34", hip 32".
Massive Glass Beaded Handmade Artisan Choker Bib Necklace 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Massive glass beaded handmade artisan choker bib collar necklace 21st c The bold avant-garde large scale wide choker bib necklace is comprised of a collection of pale aqua blue glas...
$2,995
Size: 42 ( US 8 / 10 )
Vintage Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1980s Avant Garde Linen + Silk Strapless Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Avant Garde NINA RICCI Haute Couture 80s black and marigold polka dot strapless evening gown! Features a unique, yet brilliant fabric blend of Irish linen, rayon and silk ta...
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk Off-Shoulder Bougainvillea Color Top Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Off-Shoulder Top Blouse Designer size - French 38 ( US 6 ) 100% Silk, Amazing Hot Bougainvillea Color, Off-Shoulder Style, Ruffled, Keyhole at ...
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.