Lillie Rubin Whimsical Multicolor '80s Sequin Body-hugging "Disco" Tank Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in New York, NY
The famed iconic Lillie Rubin located on Park Avenue during the 1970s and 80s, wonderfully whimsical multicolor '80s body-hugging "Disco" tank dress has a center-back invisib...
80's bustier dress in lace, sequin and taffetas Victor Costa
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
80's bustier dress in lace, sequin and taffetas
$796Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1980s Jeanette Kastenberg Gold Sequins Black Lace Vintage 80s Flapper Dress
By Jeanette Kastenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty vintage 80s ( 1985 to be exact ) JEANETTE KASTENBERG 1920s 20s flapper style gold sequin cocktail dress with attached black lace overlay.
80s Kevan Hall Couture Black Sequin 1980s Off Shoulder Vintage Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Late 1980s KEVAN HALL COUTURE black off-the-shoulder sequin dress ! Features a nude chiffon underlay with a lace nad sequin bodice. Flowy silk chiffon skirt. Boned bodice. Hidden zip...
1980s Purple Silk Beaded Sequin Large Size Flapper Style Vintage 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1980s purple silk chiffon beaded and sequined flapper style cocktail dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout. Sheer chiffon bellow the neck. Hidd...
$775
Size: Small - Small Medium
1980s Samir Royal Blue Jersey + Sequins Sexy Slinky Vintage 80s Disco Dress
By SAMIR
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy early 1980s SAMIR royal blue jersey and sequined Studio 54 disco dress! Features a slinky jersey fabric with hundreds of hand-sewn sequins on the right side. Hidden zipper up th...
Vintage Eletra Casadei 1980s Black Sequined Beaded Silk Chiffon 80s Midi Dress
By Casadei, Eletra Casadei
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage early 1980s (1982) ELETRA CASADEI black silk chiffon cocktail dress! Features a strapless bustier dress, with attached chiffon overlay. Thousands of hand-sewn sequi...
Cher Bob Mackie Met Gala 1985 Silk Beaded Sequin Sheer Vintage 80s Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1980s BOB MACKIE 1985 silk chiffon beaded and sequin evening gown ! Very similar to the one Cher famously wore to the 1985 MET Gala with Mackie, himself. Sheer bodice with thous...
Bill Blass 1980s Tortoise Shell Print Brown Sequin Size 6 Vintage 80s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique vintage late 80s BILL BLASS tortoise shell print fully sequined short sleeve silk dress !
$1,181Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium - Large
Lillie Rubin 1980s Ivory Off White + Gold Lace Sequin Beaded Vintage 80s Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 80s LILLIE RUBIN ivory and gold rayon lace drop waist dress !
$971Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 12 / 14
1980s Oleg Cassini Size 12 / 14 Sequin Leopard Animal Cheetah Print 80s Dress
By Oleg Cassini, Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous 1980s vintage OLEG CASSINI fully sequined leopard print short sleeve silk dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn gold and black sequins throughout the entire dress. Hidden ...
1980s Saks 5th Avenue Size 6 /8 Fully Sequined Colorful Graffiti Print 80s Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing late 80s SAKS 5th AVENUE fully sequined colorful graffiti print silk dress !
Scaasi Fall 1983 Vintage 1980s Navy Sequin Bow Cutout 80s Strapless Evening Gown
By Arnold Scassi, Arnold Scaasi
Located in San Diego, CA
A showstopping Scaasi for Neiman Marcus evening gown dated to Fall 1983, executed in deep navy sequins with a sculptural bow and daring keyhole cutouts. The strapless sweetheart neck...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 8
1980s Ted Lapidus Size 8 Turquoise Blue Avant Garde Sequined Vintage 80s Gown
By Ted Lapidus Paris, Ted Lapidus
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde TED LAPIDUS turquoise blue fully sequined evening gown dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout the entire dress. Hundreds of seed beads align the colla...
1980s Ted Lapidus Size 6 Turquoise Blue Silk Beaded Sequin Vintage 80s Gown
By Ted Lapidus
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 1990s TED LAPIDUS turquoise blue silk beaded evening halter gown ! Features thousands of hand-sewn beads in silver and blue, sequins in blue and pearls throughout the...
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
1980s Lillie Rubin Hot Pink Size 6 Fully Sequined Cage Neck Vintage 80s Gown
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy mid 1980s LILLIE RUBIN hot pink fully sequined evening dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins. Cage style neck is encrusted with square silver sequins and pearls. Hidde...
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80s Tadashi Black Sequin Dress
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Tadashi Black Sequin Dress
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 neckline with three quarter sleeves. Fully lined in silk. Tea length.
Courreges 80s Linen Sequin Evening Dress Size 8.
By André Courrèges
Located in Atlanta, GA
Courreges 1980s linen with sequin from front to back evening dress is a French size 38 but fits like a USA size 8. Please see & use measurements I provide so that you properly m...
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-embroidered sequins and beads. Color: black with iridescent sequins. Fully lined. Made ...
80s Vicky Tiel Black Jersey and Sequin Peekaboo Cocktail Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sexy little black dress by 80s design titan Vicky Tiel. Black jersey with fully sequined peekaboo bodice.
Oleg Cassini black sequin dress
By Oleg Cassini
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 80s simple yet elegant black sequin dress by Oleg Cassini.
80s Bill Blass Sequin Sheath Style Gown with Ostrich Feathers
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Somehow demure but still sexy - a full length sheath style gown by great American designer Bill Blass. A classic look from the iconic designer. Sheer, lightweight silk - lined - fes...
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.
Italian black sequins dress vintage 80s
Located in Rubiera, RE
Vintage black and silver sequins and pearls dress by italian Carla Carini designer in 80s.
1970/80s Enrico Coveri knit sequin dress
By Enrico Coveri
Located in New York, NY
The amazing talent in knitwear, Enrico Coveri was the Italian disco king of his era. With his logo forever made iconic by Andy Warhol. His work is the ultimate in Italian chic from t...
Vintage Tracey Mills Silver Sequin & Beaded Gown-Sz S-Circa 80's
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Tracey Mills Silver Sequin & Beaded Gown-Sz S-Circa 80's This is a fabulous and original looking gown.
Additional Measurements:
Shoulder to Shoulder: 15"
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Oscar de la Renta Black and Silver sequin cocktail dress-10-Circa 80's
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar de la Renta Black and Silver sequin cocktail dress-10-Circa 80's This beautiful vintage Oscar cocktail dress has a round neckline, long sleeves, fitted to the lower hip where ...
80s Norma Kamali blue sequins ensemble
By Norma Kamali
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
80s Norma Kamali blue sequins ensemble ( body suit, crop jacket and jacket) Body suit fit size: 4, Jacket fit size 6/ Skirt waist: 28", Hip: 34"/ Length: 40"
Adolfo Vintage 1980s 80s Metallic Sequin + Beaded Sheer Lace Dress with Slip
By Adolfo
Located in Sparks, NV
Heavily embellished sheer purple lace cocktail dress with metallic gold sequin and beadwork. Matching silk slip is included to wear underneath the dress. Details: Unlined/ Incl...
Black Silk with Sequins and Silver Beads Dress with Sash Deco Style Vintage 80s
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
We have no idea who made this dress, but its heavy and very detailed with its beading, rhinestones and sequins!! It's reminiscent of something by Halston - however there's only one...
80s Solid Gold Sequin & Bead Gown w/ Cowl
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous entrance-making gown from the 1980s with low back and cowl completely covered with gold sequins and beading! Size 8-10
Oleg Cassini "Shade of Irish Green" Sequin Cocktail Dress
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Kingston, NY
The length in front measures 25", back is 35 1/2". The size of this 80s sequin dress is 6/US.
Oleg Cassini "Shades of Irish Green" Sequin Evening Dress
By Oleg Cassini
Located in New York, NY
The length in front measures 25", back is 35 1/2". The size of this 80s sequin dress is 6/US.
Scaasi Vintage Asymmetrical Black Tulle and multi sequin Dress-4-Circa 80's
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Scaasi vintage black tulle dress with multi colored sequin and a removable bow.
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Size: Small / Small Medium
Sensational Vintage 80’s Paul Louis Orrier Paris Black Silk Sequin Pouf Dress
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 1980s PAUL-LOUIS ORRIER COUTURE black silk taffeta strapless 'pouf' dress! Flattering hand-pleated bodice, with a section of black sequins at waist and side bust....
Amen Wardy Vintage 1980s 80s Metallic Gold Sequin + Feather Peplum Dress
By Amen Wardy
Located in Sparks, NV
Wow! What a dress. This piece has it all from a sparkly metallic gold sequin bodice to an iridescent feather peplum. Amen Wardy took meticulous care to execute every detail of this d...
1980s Philippe Albert Pop Art Lichtenstein Sequined Beaded Vintage 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and super rare late 80s PHILIPPE ALBERT fully sequined and beaded pop-art silk halter mini dress!
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Size: XS - Small Medium
Sexy 1980s 80s Purple Sequin + Metallic Leopard Bodycon Vintage Mini Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! Super sexy, and very stylish purple sequin bodcon dress! All-over purple metallic, with hundreds of sequins, clustered to look like a leopard / cheetah print. Looks amazing on--...
Vintage Tadashi Shoji 1980s Size 8 Black Sequin Strapless 80s Cocktail Dress
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy Avant Garde 1980s TADASHI SHOJI black sequin strapless mini dress! Words cannot even begin to describe how figure flattering this 80s gem is!
Vintage 80s Tadashi Shoji Black Off Shoulder Taffeta Sequin Lace Cocktail Dress
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 1980s TADASHI SHOJI black taffeta off-the-shoulder cocktail dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the bodice and sleeves. Taffeta pleated wa...
Fabulous 1980s Black and White Size 6 / 8 Sequin Bodycon Vintage 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous late 80s black and white sequined abstract print sleeveless bodcon dress!
Incredible Vintage David Fielden 80s Black Silk Sequin Tulle British Ball Gown
By DAVID FIELDEN
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1980s DAVID FIELDEN black silk and tulle sequin Avant Garde evening dress! Features layers and layers of black embroidered tulle on the skirt, with dramatic matching...
Vintage Ruben Panis Black and White Beaded Sequin One Shoulder 80s Evening Gown
By Ruben Panis
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage early 1980s RUBEN PANIS black and white abstract print silk rayon one shoulder beaded and sequin evening gown! This dress features a fitted bodice with abstract flo...
80s Black Sequin Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Black Sequin Cocktail Dress
80s Purple Sequin Snake Pattern Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Purple Sequin Snake Pattern Dress
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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.
80S VALENTINO 40S-STYLE VELVET AND SEQUINS
By Valentino
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Valentino does drop-dead 40s glamour for evening! The woman who wears this will look like a movie star. Stunning quality velvet that is so-so liquid and luscious. Ruched center seam ...
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.
Thierry Mugler Vintage 80's Sequin Cocktail Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Thierry Mugler Vintage 80's Super Sexy Sequin Cocktail Dress. This is so much prettier than the photos show.
Vicky Tiel Paris 80's Gold Sequin Cocktail Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Vicky Tiel Couture Paris Sexy 80's Sequin Cocktail Dress The witty quote was "It's Chanel for the wife and Vicky Tiel for the mistress" Vicky Tiel always cut a very sexy silhouette ...
80'S Oleg Cassini "Flower Power" Silk Sequin Cocktail Dress
By Oleg Cassini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Quintessential Palm Beach meets Maharaja style vibrant large flower print sequined "Black Tie" cocktail dress by Designer Oleg Cassini. Made of 100% silk, heavily adorned beads and...
Vicky Tiel Paris Sensational 80's Gold Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Vicky Tiel Paris Sensational 80's Gold Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress. Unworn with tags.
80s Black Velvet Diamond Sequin Strapless Mini Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s black velvet gold diamond sequin strapless mini dress, bodice lined.
Vicky Tiel Couture Paris Bergdorf Goodman 80's Sequin Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Vicky Tiel Couture Paris Bergdorf Goodman 80's Sequin Sleeveless Cocktail Dress The witty quote was "It's Chanel for the wife and Vicky Tiel for the mistress" Vicky Tiel always cut ...
Thierry Mugler Vintage 80's Black Sequin Wrap Style Cocktail Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Sexy vintage black sequin cocktail dress from Thierry Mugler . This has a wrap style section that crosses and attaches with a snap on the side. Size 38 Bust 34" Waist 27" H...
80s Oleg Cassini Black Sequin Cocktail Dress Open Back
By Oleg Cassini
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Oleg Cassini Black Sequin Cocktail Dress. Contour fitting, long sleeve with a high collar and open back.
80s Paul-Louis Orrier Black Taffeta & Sequin Cocktail Dress
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Paul-Louis Orrier Black Taffeta & Sequin Cocktail Dress.
Vicky Tiel Paris 80's Lavender Pink Strapless Sequin Corseted Evening Dress Sz 4
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Vicky Tiel Paris 80's Lavender Pink Strapless Sequin Corseted Evening Dress.
80s Multi Color Beaded and Sequined Naeem Khan Dress
By Naeem Khan
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s multi colored heavily beaded and sequined Naeem Khan cocktail dress.
Thierry Mugler Vintage 80's Sequin Little Black Mini Dress w Pleated Shell Bust
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Thierry Mugler Vintage 1980's Sequin Little Black Dress w Pleated Shell Bust So charming, use zoom feature to see details Size 40 Bust 36" Waist 26" Hips 38" Length 38" Great p...
Laura Biagiotti 80s black sequin cocktail dress size 4.
By Laura Biagiotti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Laura Biagiotti 1980s black sequin cocktail dress size original size Italian 42 but fits like a modern USA size 4 ( Please see & use measurements to measure your body). Satin straps ...
Bob Mackie 80's Sheer Illusion Gold Bugle Bead Sequin Embellished Evening Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Bob Mackie 1980's Crystal Beaded Sheer Evening Dress Sheer netting embellished with thousands of glass bugle beads, this is classic Mackie at his best. So much prettier than the pho...
80s Show Girl Sequin Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Show Girl Sequin Gown
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Size: Approx Size UK 8
80s Multicolour Sequin & Beaded Cocktail Dress with Choker Neckline Size 8
Located in London, GB
If you're looking to make a statement at your next cocktail party then look no further. This festive number will fit the bill. Adorned in brightly coloured sequins and beading, the s...
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Size: see description
Diane Freis Original Pink Vintage 80s Evening Dress W Beads Sequins & Open Back
By Diane Freis
Located in Portland, OR
This dramatic vintage beaded pink evening gown was designed by Diane Freis in the 1980's.This dress is truly stunning in person and shimmers in the light when it moves. The dress is ...
Neiman Marcus 80s Red Sequin Gown Size 6.
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Atlanta, GA
Neiman Marcus Silver Key 1980s red sequin gown is size 6. Ladies please use your measuring tape so you can measure your bust, waist & hips to make certain this vintage treasure will...
Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress
By Mamselle, Betty Carol
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress from Betty Carol in light weight black wool and silk taffeta. It has a V neckline front and back with fabulous princess seaming creating a fitted silhouette through...
Thierry Mugler Military Green Wrap Dress 1980s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous forest green wool military influence dress by Thierry Mugler. It has a small stand up collar, long sleeves with cuffs and 2 bodice patch pockets. The dress skirt wraps ac...
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 ...
Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
$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...
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 1990s Dolce & Gabbana mini slip dress is crafted from brown silk satin with delicate white lace trim. The lingerie-inspired design features adjustable straps, a soft bustlin...
Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Ivory Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Dress Gown Versace sleeveless gown featuring plunging neckline, beaded embellishments throughout, slit at high-low hem and concealed zip clo...
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...
UNWORN Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas Bridal Wedding Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown
By Emilio Pucci, Peter Dundas
Located in Switzerland, CH
Gorgeous EMILIO PUCCI crochet knit maxi dress / gown Perfect for the resort season Sleeveless Off-white crochet-knit cotton Full length Simply slips on Dry clean Only Made in Italy S...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
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
Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet beaded Gown, Halter Top Bodice 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a sexy evening gown from Oscar de la Renta. It is made of black velvet and has a fully beaded bodice. It is a halter style top, that crosses in the back. The skirt is slit up...
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 ...
Avant Garde Brutalist Mixed Metal Artisan Handbag ca 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Avant garde brutalist mixed metal artisan handbag ca 1970s The unique handmade shoulder bag is adorned with sinuous three dimensional mixed metal work designs on the black leather f...
$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...
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.
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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.