80s Yves Saint Laurent Couture Black Velvet Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Couture Black Velvet Long sleeve cocktail dress. Bust: 40”/ waist: 30/ Hip
80s Yves Saint Laurent Couture Black Velvet Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Couture Black Velvet Long sleeve cocktail dress. Bust: 40”/ waist: 30/ Hip
Vintage 80"s Black Velvet and Pink Taffeta Gown - 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 80"s black velvet top with crystals, and pink taffeta bottom. Length 46", bust
1980s Frank Usher Sz 12/14 Black Avant Garde Taffeta + Velvet Vintage 80s Dress
By Frank Usher
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde FRANK USHER black taffeta and velvet Size 14 cocktail dress! Features a criss-cross
1980s Laura Ashley Size 6 Navy Blue Velvet Open Back Vintage 80s Midi Dress
By Laura Ashley
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 1980s LAURA ASHLEY original Bathsheba Collection—So rare to find! Navy blue velvet open
$799
Size: unmarked; fits like modern S
James Galanos Vintage Black Silk Velvet Evening Gown Circa 1970s-80s
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Elegant and understated, this vintage Galanos black velvet evening gown dates to the late 1970s to
80s Patrick Kelly Iconic Leopard Stretch Velvet Body Con Dress
By Patrick Kelly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Body con supreme stretch velvet dress in animal print by Patrick Kelly circa 1980s. In lycra
80s Courreges Black Velvet and Sequin Cocktail Dress
By André Courrèges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s Courreges dress in black velvet with sequin encrusted empire bodice. Interestingly cut
Loretta di Lorenzo Black Velvet Vintage Evening Dress 80s
By loretta di lorenzo
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Loretta di Lorenzo vintage 80s evening dress. Black velvet sheath dress, crochet details on the
80s Oscar de La Renta Bouquet Dress with Black Velvet Trim
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Oscar de La Renta Bouquet Dress with Black Velvet Trim
80s Black Velvet Rhinestone Studded Cocktail Dress with Tiered Taffeta Skirt
By Robert David Morton
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Robert David Morton cocktail dress with rhinestone studded black velvet bodice. Taffeta skirt
80s Valentino Black Velvet Column Gown with Rouched Cream Bodice
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Valentino Black Velvet Column Gown with Rouched Cream Bodice. Structured interior bodice with
80s Bill Blass Black Velvet Strapless Gown Criss Crossed with Rhinestones
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic column silhouetted gown circa 1980s by the legendary Bill Blass. Criss crossed with rows of oversized crystals. Boned inner corset and fully lined. Comes with extra rhineston...
80s Jiki Monte Carlo Creations Black Velvet and Sequin Stretchy Sheath
Located in Los Angeles, CA
80s does 60s wiggle style dress in panels of black velvet and sequins. Super stretchy for the body
Vintage Bill Blass Fuschia Cut Velvet Dress-Sz 6-Circa 80's
By Bill Blass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Bill Blass Fuschia Cut Velvet Long Sleeve Dress. Dress has pearl buttons, 2 front pockets
Vintage HOLLY HARP Green Metallic Velvet Burn Out Flapper Style 80s Dress
By Holly Harp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1980s Holly Harp Long sleeve Flapper inspired green and silver metallic burnt out velvet
Thierry Mugler Black Satin Mini 80s Dress with Velvet Trim
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Gresham, OR
A sexy little black dress from Thierry Mugler with signature velvet trim and bust construction
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Size: 40 france/ 2-4 US modern size
80s Vicky Tiel Bergdorf Goodman Red and Black Velvet Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
What a fun vintage Vicky Tiel strapless Burgundy Red and black velvet strapless dress from Bergdorf
80S LANVIN black polkadot velvet peplum jacket
By Claude Montana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
80s LANVIN black velvet polkadot peplum jacket. Bust: 34"/ Waist: 26"/ Hip: 34"
Louis Feraud Vintage Circa 80's Velvet Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis Feraud vintage circa 80's eggplant velvet dress with sash
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
Chanel Black Boucle and Velvet Dress (44 Fr in 80s), 1980s
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Port Hope, ON
is velvet with the rest of the dress a wool boucle. The lining is the known silk with cc logo
New Oscar De La Renta Vintage 80's Velvet Gold Embellished Maxi Dress Gown US 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Oscar De La Renta Black Velvet Embellished Maxi Dress Gown with Exquisite Embroidery
Avant Garde 80s Vintage Black Crushed Velvet Bodycon Rhinestone Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary mid 1980s vintage black crushed velvet bodcon dress! Features a soft crushed velvet
1980s Valentino Size 10 Black Beaded Feather Velvet + Silk Vintage 80s Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 80s Valentino black velvet and silk satin long sleeve dress ! Features a tailored
Bill Blass Evening Gown Voluminous Silk Taffeta Top + Velvet Column Dress 80s M
By Bill Blass
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
and hook/eye and is fully lined in silk. In excellent condition, we note one tiny line to the velvet
Holly's Harp Vintage 80s Black Velvet Dress with Metallic Gold Bow Appliques
By Holly Harp
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage black velvet dress with puff sleeves and individually hand sewn metallic gold bow
Fabulous 1980s Gold + Black Avant Garde Velvet Lame Long Sleeve 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous 1980s gold and black Avant Garde long sleeve vintage dress! Features soft cotton velvet
Victor Costa Vintage 80s Cocktail Dress with Tiered Velvet, Satin + Tulle Skirt
By Victor Costa
Located in Sparks, NV
Reduced from $550. Structured Victor Costa cocktail dress in black velvet and satin. Tiered skirt
80's Yves Saint Laurent Velvet Leopard Pattern Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Hamburg, Deutschland
e-mail and I get back to you as soon as possible. *** 80's Yves Saint Laurent Velvet Leopard
PIERO PANCHETTI Late 80s Velvet Mini Dress
Located in Brooklyn, NY
PIERO PANCHETTI & J. FRANCOIS CHARLES Late 80s Velvet Mini Dress The dress is black and deep
80's Valentino Cocktail Dress
By Valentino
Located in Hamburg, Deutschland
80's Valentino Cocktail Dress. Velvet top, silver metal silk and a wool skirt.
Loretta di Lorenzo Black Velvet Vintage Evening Dress 80s
By loretta di lorenzo
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Loretta di Lorenzo vintage 80s evening dress. Black velvet sheath dress, crochet details on the
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
80s Louis Féraud black wool dress with velvet inserts
By Louis Feraud
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Louis Féraud black wool dress. Crewneck model, long sleeves and gathered bottom. Velvet inserts
80s YSL Rive Gauche Black Velvet Dress with Eggplant Taffeta Trim
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic design from Yves saint Laurent - lush black cotton velvet open to waist with gathered
Early 80's Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Tulle and Velvet Gow
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Hamburg, Deutschland
Early 80's Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Tulle and Velvet Gown. Lined with black satin silk
80S VALENTINO 40S-STYLE VELVET AND SEQUINS
By Valentino
Located in Miami Beach, FL
star. Stunning quality velvet that is so-so liquid and luscious. Ruched center seam down the front. The
80s Black Velvet Diamond Sequin Strapless Mini Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s black velvet gold diamond sequin strapless mini dress, bodice lined.
Thierry Mugler 80's Strapless Black Velvet Bustier Dress with Gold Silk Draping
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Thierry Mugler 80's Strapless Black Velvet Bustier Dress with Gold Silk Draping Inner boned bodice
Vicky Tiel Couture Bergdorf Goodman 80's Strapless Blue Velvet Cocktail Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Vicky Tiel Couture Bergdorf Goodman 80's Strapless Blue Velvet Cocktail Dress The witty quote was
80s Oscar de la Renta Cognac Velvet Draped Evening Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Cognac Velvet Draped Evening Dress. Simple velvet ankle-length dress with beautiful draped back
Valentino Night 80s velvet cocktail dress with pockets size 4.
By Valentino
Located in Atlanta, GA
Valentino Night 80s velvet cocktail dress & rhinestone trim with pockets is a size 4. It was
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Size: see description
Deadstock Vintage 80s Escada Black Velvet Strapless Beaded Dress & Jacket W Tags
By Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Portland, OR
This is a fun and festive vintage black velvet strapless dress ensemble made in the 1980's by
Oscar de la Renta 80s velvet & silk taffeta evening dress size 4.
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Atlanta, GA
Miss O by Oscar de la Renta 1980s black velvet criss cross top with silk taffeta skirt with tulle
Escada Vintage Black Velvet 80s & Red Trim Party Evening Dress, 1980s
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Escada
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 Norma Kamali 80s Avant Garde Blue Velvet Dress Poet Sleeves
By Norma Kamali
Located in Portland, OR
This is an extraordinary 1980's vintage dress from Norma Kamali. This avant garde rayon and silk
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche New Blue Plunging Silk Halter Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
New with tags YVES SAINT LAURENT 'Rive Gauche" Spring / Summer 2012 blue silk halter top! Sexy plunge with a perfectly tailored bodice. Hidden zipper up the side with hook-and-e...
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 ...
$595
Size: best fits M/L, see measurements
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Valentino Garavani Bag In Purple Alligator
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
Golden jewelry. Zip closure. The interior is in golden leather. Serial number: BSXAB912T In very good condition. Slight wear and tear on one of the flowers and on the border along th...
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...
$1,119Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 44 IT
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
$27,699
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Silk Embellished Evening Dress, FW 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2001 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Tulle ▪ Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ ...
Givenchy Couture John Galliano S/S 1997 Bouquet Floral Ribbon Print Midi Dress
By John Galliano, Givenchy
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by John Galliano for the Givenchy Couture spring/summer 1997 collection; his last collection for the label. Galliano only designed for the fashion house for 2 years which ma...
$671Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 4 / 6
1980s Victor Costa for Bergdorf Goodman Hunter Green Black Strapless 80s Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking 1980s VICTOR COSTA for BERGDORF GOODMAN hunter / forest green and black strapless dress ! Green taffeta fabric with sheer black mesh and velvet overlay. Bow sash detail at l...
Fall 2005 Alexander McQueen 'The Man Who Knew Too Much' Full Lace Back Dr Runway
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
BLACK SILK JERSEY DRESS FROM ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2005 WITH A LOW LACE BACK This is a stunning evening dress made of black stretch jersey with sheer lace on the back. This gorgeous, ic...
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare vintage 1940s Chanel couture gown. Straight silhouette gown comprising a skirt and a blouse, delicate plunging backline decorated with a bow. Material: silk, lac...
Laura Ashley Batsheva 80s Sz 6 Purple Pink Avant Garde Vintage Floral Midi Dress
By Laura Ashley
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and iconic early 1980s LAURA ASHLEY Batsheva Avant Garde purple, pink and green cotton midi dress! Features the signature Ashley floral print. Great double layer of ruffled slee...
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.