90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk V Neck Sleeveless Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk sleeveless gown with v neck satin lapel. Size: 40italy, fit size 6 US Perfect for wedding or rehearsal dinner. Measurement flat: Bust : 36”/ empire wa...
Celine by Michael Kors 90's Gold Brocade V Neck High Slit Maxi Dress
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
An exceptional V-neck long sleeves gold brocade maxi dress from Celine by Michael Kors. Button and loop fastening at front with a high slit at back. Fully lined.
90s Richard Tyler Couture Black Lace V Neck Gown
By Richard Tyler Couture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Richard Tyler Couture Black Lace V neck spaghetti strap gown with bare back. size Small - Medium Measurement Bust 36” / waist 32”/ Hip : 42” Back hem length : 82” ( back) Fron...
90's Azzedine Alaia black pointelle knit dress with deep V neck & nude lining
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black semi sheer pointelle knit dress with nude lining and deep V neckline designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the early 1990's. Dress best fits a size S or M. Approximate measu...
White evening slip dress ( or wedding dress) ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White evening slip dress ( or wedding dress) made of different fabric patchwork. Silk lining. Invisible zip closure and hook&eye on the middle back. Front lenght: 170cm Back lenght...
1990s Vintage Tadashi Shoji White 90s Grecian Dress w/ Rhinestones + Pearl
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage Tadashi Shoji white dress! Avant Garde style, with cut-outs at bust (on front and back). Attached rhinestone brooch at bust, encrusted with an oversized pearl dangling f...
White long bustier evening ( or wedding) dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White rayon long bustier dress . Silk lining. Invisible zip closure on the middle back. Boned. Split on the middle front, lenght = 94cm . SAMPLE SIZE 34
Pauline Trigere 1960s Ivory Off White Sleeveless Vintage Wool A - Line 60s Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s PAULINE TIRGERE off-white / ivory sleeveless A-line wool dress ! Features a v-neck with a tailored bodice and slightly flared skirt. Hidden metal zipper up the back with h...
Carolina Herrera Ivory Silk Knit Dress
By Carolina Herrera
Located in New Hope, PA
Ivory silk jersey drapes from the neckline of this one piece dress designed by Carolina Herrera. The draping continues from the waistline to the hem of the skirt creating a casual bu...
1990S Pearl White Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Old Hollywood Style Gown With Sheer Bead
Located in New York, NY
1990S Pearl White Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Old Hollywood Style Gown With Sheer Beaded Shoulders
White jersey slip evening dress with bow ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White jersey slip evening dress with bow . Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Boned on both side of the bust. Total front lenght = 145cm Total back lenght = 55cm...
Gucci by Tom Ford Spring Summer 2000 white one shoulder backless dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in PARIS, FR
Iconic Gucci by Tom Ford white one shoulder bodycon dress from the Spring Summer 2000 collection. Similar pieces were seen on the runway, and it was famously worn by Aaliyah in black...
1990s Alfred Angelo Off White Raw Silk Dress with Tulle Bodice
Located in London, GB
Alfred Angelo was a Florida-based designer of bridal gowns founded in the 1930s. This vintage wedding dress was created in the late 1980s to early 1990s and is tailored from lustrous...
Jane Booke White Silk Slip Dress W Low Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A timeless silhouette crafted from luxurious, high-quality silk. This Jane Booke bias-cut slip is effortlessly elegant, with a fluid drape that moves beautifully with the body. Under...
Loris Azzaro 1970's White Jersey Braided Halter Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Loris Azzaro halter dress from the 1970's is an incredibly versatile piece that can be worn day or night. Made of an elegant jersey fabric with a very subtle glimmer. Perfect for...
1980s Tadashi Shoji Size 4 White Avant Garde Rhinestone Pearl Vintage 80s Gown
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1980s vintage TADASHI SHOJI avant garde white cut-out full length crepe evening dress! Features cut out detail above bust. Pearl and rhinestone encrusted details at center...
$1,196Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
Brandon Maxwell Spring 2018 White Off the Shoulder Halter Grecian Gown Dress
By Brandon Maxwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant Brandon Maxwell off-the-shoulder white halter Grecian gown. Features a tailored bodice with a flattering attached shawl like sash that drapes the arms and hangs on the back. ...
Thierry Mugler White Crepe Couture Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Mugler -(Made in France) White crepe Couture dress with pearlized cascading ornaments. Indicated size 40FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest:...
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE White Gown , Provenance: Betsy Bloomingdale
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Givenchy Haute Couture Gown is composed of a white wool and features an asymmetrical design with side button detail. In excellent vintage condition with some slight discoloratio...
ST AGNI 2023 white strapless drop waist knit poplin maxi dress XL
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ST AGNI 2023 white strapless drop waist knit poplin maxi dress XL Reference: LNKO/A02701 Brand: St. Agni Collection: Spring/Summer 2023 Collection Material: Viscose, Blend, Cotton Co...
Emilio Pucci 1971 “Rosa“ Print Black Brown Blue Silk Blouse & Velvet Pants Set
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Munich, DE
This stunning 1971 silk chiffon blouse and cotton velvet palazzo trousers hostess ensemble features the “Rosa“ print, one of Emilio Pucci's fabulous signature floral prints, in turqu...
Chanel Vintage Fall/Winter 1992 Black Gold CC Lambskin Leather Suede Jacket
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Chanel Fall/Winter 1992 black lambskin leather and suede jacket, a rare and highly collectible piece from Karl Lagerfeld’s early 1990s era at the House. This iconic vintage Chanel ja...
1970s Moroccan Black + Gold Metal Embroidered Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s black crepe Moroccan long sleeve kaftan maxi dress! Features meticulously embrodiered gold metal throughout. Chic bell /angel sleeved have just the right amount of flar...
Vintage 2000s Chanel Purple Diamond Weave Pencil Skirt with Zig Zag Trim
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 2000s Chanel purple diamond weave pencil skirt with a vertical strip of zig zag cut trim at front and back side from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection designed by Karl Lagerf...
1990s Bill Blass Size 12 Black Crepe Keyhole Racerback Vintage 90s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
This perfect vintage little black dress was designed by none other than BILL BLASS! Features a flattering fit that has some stretch. Keyhole detail above the bust. Racer back design ...
$885
Size: Small - Large
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Silver Rhinestone Beaded Logo Shirt Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in San Diego, CA
Fashionable vintage late 1990s CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO black rhinestone short sleeve logo top! Features hundreds of hand embossed silver rhinestones with the CD monogram thro...
$995
Size: Small - Small Medium
1980s Black + Gold Silk Velvet Plisse Strapless Beaded A.J. Bari Vintage Gown
By A.J. Bari
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 80s AJ BARI full length Strapless evening dress! Features a fitted black silk velvet bodice, w/ gold glitter thorughout, and gold beads and sequins down the front. G...
1990 Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Black Ribbed V Neck Strappy RUNWAY Dress XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning black dress designed by Azzedine Alaia as seen on the spring 1990 runway. The dress has a deep V neckline with wide, angled straps and ribbed panels along the sides, center...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Leather Cutout Wrap Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Leather Cutout Wrap Top FR 40 Azzedine Alaia vintage leather wrap bra top featuring wraparound design, belted at the waist for an adjustable fit. Al...
Thierry Mugler Color Block Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful body conscious purple dress trimmed in black velvet by Thierry Mugler. It has short sleeves, a sweetheart neckline and is semi fitted with princess seaming through to th...
HERMES pale pink ROSERAIE 140 MOUSSELINE silk Shawl Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Roseraie 140 Mousseline' shawl in pale pink silk chiffon (100%) with details in red, lilac, beige, and yellow. Has been worn and is in excellent, virtually new condition. Wi...
Vintage Claude Montana Black Silk Jersey Cut Out Gown, Small-Medium
By Claude Montana, Claude Montana Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Claude montana black silk and jersey cut out gown. Small - Medium Bust 36 inches
Romeo Gigli Women's Pink Tulle Evening Dress with Lace Closure
By Romeo Gigli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful Romeo Gigli pink evening /party /wedding dress We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore Details: One piece Back zipper and lace to close With inside sho...
Dolce & Gabbana Silk One Sleeve Lace up Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The fitted dress has one sleeve and intricate functional adjustable lacing along the top of the sleeve from wrist to shoulder...
Pierre Cardin 1960s Iconic Metal Hardware Collar Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing purple wool dress from Pierre Cardin. It is sleeveless, skims the body then flares subtly to midi length with a center front slit. Around the neckline is a stunning silv...
Gianni Versace Vintage Plunging Neckline Silk Shirt Top
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
GIANNI VERSACE Vintage Sexy Plunging Decollete Silk Shirt Top IT 44 Versace vintage long sleeve blouse featuring print throughout, pointed collar and concealed button closures at fr...
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.