Vintage 80s Artisanal Evening Party Dress Black Sequins Beads Long Dress
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Beautiful handcrafted vintage 1980s evening dress. Tunic style, completely encrusted with hand
Vintage 80s Artisanal Evening Party Dress Black Sequins Beads Long Dress
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Beautiful handcrafted vintage 1980s evening dress. Tunic style, completely encrusted with hand
1980s Zandra Rhodes Ruffle Black Party Dress
By ZANDRA RHODES II
Located in Miami, FL
Fun 80's Zandra Rhodes black ruffle party dress. Step back in time to the glamorous era of the
Eugene Alexander 80s Strapless Lamé Party Dress
By Eugene Alexander
Located in Gresham, OR
Eugene Alexander 80s strapless lamé party dress originally sold at Neiman Marcus. Size 6
John & Pill 80s Black Velvet Party Dress
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage John & Pill black velvet with big purple satin bow and bust details 80s party dress. 80s
Artisanal Vintage Blue Gold Cocktail Sheath Dress 1980s
Located in Brindisi, Bt
80s blue cocktail party vintage dress. The empire-style dress fits comfortably and is encircled on
David Fielden '80s Ruched Organza Party Dress Wired Ruffle Hem
By DAVID FIELDEN
Located in New York City, NY
Phenomenal 1980s David Fielden London black ruched organza party dress with cross bodice detail and
80s Midnight Blue & Black Velvet Flocked Strapless Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s blue taffeta Scott McClintock strapless party dress with black velvet bodice and flocked skirt
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Size: Unlabelled; measures like a 6
Richilene Vintage 80s Cream & Silver Floral Sequin Sleeveless Party Dress, 1980s
By Richilene
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A glamorous vintage party shift dress from the 80s by luxury American fashion label, Richilene. In
80s Saks Fifth Ave Strapless Black Tulle and Sequin Party Gown
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Saks Fifth Ave Strapless Black Tulle and Sequin Party Gown.
80s Yellow Silk Paulette Buraud Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Yellow Silk Paulette Buraud Party Dress.
Escada Vintage Black Velvet 80s & Red Trim Party Evening Dress, 1980s
By Escada, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A fabulous vintage womens Escada dress from the 80s in a black velvet with a full skirt and a wide
Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic
By Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...
$13,060
Size: approx. IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Dolce & Gabbana Blue Floral Embellished Black Lace Evening Dress, FW 1999
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Dolce & Gabbana ▪ Creative Director: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Black Lace ▪ Details: Blue floral embroidery and embellishm...
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa, Runway 1992 A standout and cleverly designed piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1992 runway collection, this exceptionally rare black lace dress was documented on the runwa...
$760Sale Price|20% Off
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...
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...
John Galliano Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exclusive John Galliano dress We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore Detais: This dress is made of stretch fabric with printed details Side zipper Size is about...
Chloe S/S10 ivory white beige chiffon silk layered sleeveless wedding dress gown
By Chloé
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage Look 29 from the Chloe Spring Summer 2010 runway collection Floor length silk gown in what one would call off white/ecru, or a very pale beige Sleeveless cut with ...
90s Gianfranco Ferre Hot Pink and Sheer Silk Floral Runway Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Vintage Gianfranco Ferre Spring 1999 runway gown Fushcia silk floral applique gown. This gown is made of silk applique on sheer net fabric. Long sleeve and zip on the side. Muse...
Thierry Mugler Dress - 1980s Vintage - Scalloped Hem + Stretch Fishnet Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in KENT, GB
Product Details: Thierry Mugler Dress - 1980s Vintage - Scalloped Detailing / Front & Back Dress + Neckline Hem - Panelled Top Stitching / Front & Back Dress - Stretch Fishnet Shoul...
$32,995
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Tie-Dye Print Leather and Lace Dress, FW 2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Fabric: Chèvre Velours (Goat Velvet), made from goatskin leather treated to have a soft, v...
F/W 1993 Azzedine Alaïa Black Eyelet Fringe Knit Bodycon Full-Length Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning black knit maxi dress designed by Azzedine Alaia from the Fall/Winter 1993 collection. This exquisite dress showcases a unique laser-cut technique, with intrica...
GIVENCHY COUTURE ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1998 Black Sleeveless Tassel Mini Dress
By Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture
Located in Thiensville, WI
Givenchy Couture Alexander McQueen S/S 1998 Black Sleeveless Tassel Mini Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Couture Collection: S/S 1998 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Sleevel...
S/S 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Nicole Kidman Navy Viscose Maxi Dress with Tie
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a navy viscose military-inspired maxi dress designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Spring/Summer 1996 collection. This piece features epaulets and buttons with hidden reinforcin...
$1,677Sale Price|40% Off
Size: FR40
1980s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 3 Piece Grey Silk Ruffle Skirt Blouse Set
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a gorgeous silver Saint Laurent Rive Gauche three-piece skirt set designed by Yves Saint Laurent. From the 1980s, this incredible set comprises three pieces - a silk top, ...
F/W 2002 Atelier Versace by Donatella Maya Rudolph Sheer Orange Sequin Gown
By Atelier Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous light orange strapless Atelier Versace gown, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter 2002 Atelier Versace collection, this gown debuted on the seaso...
$21,997
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US8
Christian Dior by John Galliano blue denim knit and lace evening dress, fw 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior evening dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ 'Fly Girl' Collection, Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Crafted from a figure-hugging viscose stocking-stitch knit with...
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.