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Alexander Mcqueen Dress 2003

2003 S/S Alexander McQueen Sleeveless Sequin Dress
2003 S/S Alexander McQueen Sleeveless Sequin Dress

2003 S/S Alexander McQueen Sleeveless Sequin Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Studio City, CA

2003 S/S Alexander McQueen "Irere" collection pale gold sequined sleeveless dress with concealed

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Early 2000s British Evening Dresses

2003 Runway Alexander McQueen Irere Feather Print Dress
2003 Runway Alexander McQueen Irere Feather Print Dress

2003 Runway Alexander McQueen Irere Feather Print Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

Released from the Circa vault, this archival vintage Alexander McQueen dress, designed by Lee

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Alexander McQueen Red Satin Pleated Cocktail Dress 2003
Alexander McQueen Red Satin Pleated Cocktail Dress 2003

Alexander McQueen Red Satin Pleated Cocktail Dress 2003

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

hook and eye. This dress was showcased in the Alexander McQueen 2003 runway show and is in excellent

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Early 2000s English Cocktail Dresses

Alexander McQueen F/W 2003 Black Draped Leather-Cup Dress
Alexander McQueen F/W 2003 Black Draped Leather-Cup Dress

Alexander McQueen F/W 2003 Black Draped Leather-Cup Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Paris, FR

Structured black midi dress from Alexander McQueen’s Fall 2003 collection. The design features a

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Vintage 2003 Black Silk Jersey Dress with Leather Bra
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Vintage 2003 Black Silk Jersey Dress with Leather Bra

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Vintage 2003 Black Silk Jersey Dress with Leather Bra

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

From the archives of Alexander McQueen, this rare 2003 runway-era dress is a masterclass in

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Alexander McQueen Black Stretch Tank Dress w/Appliqued Print Ca.2003
Alexander McQueen Black Stretch Tank Dress w/Appliqued Print Ca.2003

Alexander McQueen Black Stretch Tank Dress w/Appliqued Print Ca.2003

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Studio City, CA

Circa 2003 Alexander McQueen black stretch cotton tank dress with skirt appliquéd in what looks

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Early 2000s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

2003 Alexander McQueen Silk Printed Strapless Draped Column Evening Gown
2003 Alexander McQueen Silk Printed Strapless Draped Column Evening Gown

2003 Alexander McQueen Silk Printed Strapless Draped Column Evening Gown

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Studio City, CA

2003 Alexander McQueen creme with yellow "batik-like" printed silk strapless, draped column gown

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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander Mc queens Vintage S/S RTW 2003 Harness Silk Dress
Alexander Mc queens Vintage S/S RTW 2003 Harness Silk Dress

Alexander Mc queens Vintage S/S RTW 2003 Harness Silk Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

Alexander McQueen Spring Summer RTW 2003 ‘Harness’ ruched silk dress. Features a square neckline

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Early 2000s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

2003 Alexander Mcqueen Black Cashmere wool Coat Dress
2003 Alexander Mcqueen Black Cashmere wool Coat Dress

2003 Alexander Mcqueen Black Cashmere wool Coat Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2002 Alexander Mcqueen Black cashmere wool fitted coat dress, jacket and coat dress ( 3 in 1) style

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2003 Alexander McQueen Jersey Criss Cross Dress w/Low Back
2003 Alexander McQueen Jersey Criss Cross Dress w/Low Back

2003 Alexander McQueen Jersey Criss Cross Dress w/Low Back

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Studio City, CA

2003 Alexander McQueen cotton, silk and stretch blend dress with low-dipping back and sheer nude

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2003 Alexander McQueen Chiffon Cherry Printed Silk Dress
2003 Alexander McQueen Chiffon Cherry Printed Silk Dress

2003 Alexander McQueen Chiffon Cherry Printed Silk Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Austin, TX

2003 MCQUEEN CHIFFON GOWN Condition: Excellent SZ M/ US 6/ IT 42

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen c.2003 Zipper Lock And Key Dress
Alexander McQueen c.2003 Zipper Lock And Key Dress

Alexander McQueen c.2003 Zipper Lock And Key Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Naples, FL

Alexander McQueen Vintage c.2003 Zipper Lock And Key Dress IT 40 Alexander McQueen black and tan

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander Mcqueen Black "Irere" Collection Chiffon Corset Dress 2003
Alexander Mcqueen Black "Irere" Collection Chiffon Corset Dress 2003

Alexander Mcqueen Black "Irere" Collection Chiffon Corset Dress 2003

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer an Alexander McQueen black chiffon dress featuring ruched

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Early 2000s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen Embroidered Runway Gown, 2003
Alexander McQueen Embroidered Runway Gown, 2003

Alexander McQueen Embroidered Runway Gown, 2003

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Alexander McQueen ivory chiffon empire gown with silver tone chain, bead & sequin floral

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen 2003 Convertible Lock and Key Dress in Black Wool Silk
Alexander McQueen 2003 Convertible Lock and Key Dress in Black Wool Silk

Alexander McQueen 2003 Convertible Lock and Key Dress in Black Wool Silk

By Alexander McQueen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Alexander McQueen 2003 black wool and silk convertible dress (you can zip skirt off to make a

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Alexnder McQueen Strapless Girdle Dress 2003
Alexnder McQueen Strapless Girdle Dress 2003

Alexnder McQueen Strapless Girdle Dress 2003

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Alexander McQueen black strapless wiggle dress with insets and lace. Zip and slit at back

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Alexander McQueen 'Irere' tropical feather evening gown, c. 2003
Alexander McQueen 'Irere' tropical feather evening gown, c. 2003

Alexander McQueen 'Irere' tropical feather evening gown, c. 2003

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

An Alexander McQueen evening gown from the 'Irere' Spring/Summer 2003 collection. The dress

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1990s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen Silk Blonde Girl Pin Up Draped Strappy Backed Dress, 2003
Alexander McQueen Silk Blonde Girl Pin Up Draped Strappy Backed Dress, 2003

Alexander McQueen Silk Blonde Girl Pin Up Draped Strappy Backed Dress, 2003

By Alexander McQueen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Alexander McQueen 2003 rare multicolored silk chiffon dress with pin up print throughout. Low

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Alexander McQueen Leather Detail Black Jersey Midi Dress, 2003
Alexander McQueen Leather Detail Black Jersey Midi Dress, 2003

Alexander McQueen Leather Detail Black Jersey Midi Dress, 2003

By Alexander McQueen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Alexander McQueen black super soft jersey midi length dress with leather detailing at bust

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Early 2000s Italian Casual Dresses

Sexy 2003 Alexander McQueen red jersey dress with leather trim
Sexy 2003 Alexander McQueen red jersey dress with leather trim

Sexy 2003 Alexander McQueen red jersey dress with leather trim

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Sexy red soft jersey dress from Alexander McQueen. The leather trim wraps around the dress

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21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Dresses

2003 Alexander McQueen Museum Piece See throught Black net Dress
2003 Alexander McQueen Museum Piece See throught Black net Dress

2003 Alexander McQueen Museum Piece See throught Black net Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Capri, IT

2003 Alexander McQueen See throught Black net Dress with holes on both sides. Composition: 60

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

2003 Alexander McQueen Runway Shipwreck Gown
2003 Alexander McQueen Runway Shipwreck Gown

2003 Alexander McQueen Runway Shipwreck Gown

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Austin, TX

2003 Alexander McQueen Shipwreck gown, runway. Silk Chiffon. 17th century like corset, braided

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon corseted evening dress, ss 2003
Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon corseted evening dress, ss 2003

Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon corseted evening dress, ss 2003

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon evening dress with corseted and pleated bodice, uneven hemline

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

2003 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black taffeta dress with pleated hemline trimmed in fur
2003 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black taffeta dress with pleated hemline trimmed in fur

2003 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black taffeta dress with pleated hemline trimmed in fur

By Alexander McQueen

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet-black taffeta strapless dress with pleated hemline trimmed in fur from Alexander McQueen dating

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2003 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black tiered RUNWAY gown with red polka dots
2003 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black tiered RUNWAY gown with red polka dots

2003 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black tiered RUNWAY gown with red polka dots

By Alexander McQueen

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Alexander McQueen dating to spring of 2003, exactly as seen on the runway. Dress best fits a us size 6-10

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Alexander McQueen S/S 2003 Oyster Dress Blouse
Alexander McQueen S/S 2003 Oyster Dress Blouse

Alexander McQueen S/S 2003 Oyster Dress Blouse

By Alexander McQueen

Located in New York, NY

From the famed 2003 collection of pirates and parrots, it is the famous Oyster dress which stole

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Alexander Mcqueen 2003 Black Cocktail Dress
Alexander Mcqueen 2003 Black Cocktail Dress

Alexander Mcqueen 2003 Black Cocktail Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Toronto, ON

Alexander McQueen 2003 black vintage 1950's inspired dress. Deep V front with bow, 3/4 sleeves

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Alexander McQueen AW 2003 "Scanners" Dress
Alexander McQueen AW 2003 "Scanners" Dress

Alexander McQueen AW 2003 "Scanners" Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

Iconic and rare dress from Alexander McQueen's Autumn-Winter 2003 collection titled "Scanners

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

Alexander McQueen SS 2003 'Pirate Collection' Denim Lace-Up Dress
Alexander McQueen SS 2003 'Pirate Collection' Denim Lace-Up Dress

Alexander McQueen SS 2003 'Pirate Collection' Denim Lace-Up Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

Rare and collectible Alexander McQueen dark grey denim structured dress from Spring/Summer 2003

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Casual Dresses

Alexander McQueen 2003 Silk Chiffon Cherry Print

Alexander McQueen 2003 Silk Chiffon Cherry Print

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Alexander McQueen 2003 silk chiffon,bias cut, cherry print dress.

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Rare Alexander McQueen Vibrant Print Dress, Spring 2003 Collection, IT 42
Rare Alexander McQueen Vibrant Print Dress, Spring 2003 Collection, IT 42

Rare Alexander McQueen Vibrant Print Dress, Spring 2003 Collection, IT 42

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Bethesda, MD

Important Alexander McQueen bright rainbow feather print rayon dress from his 2003 Spring

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

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Alexander Mcqueen Dress 2003 For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary alexander mcqueen dress 2003 you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Red and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a alexander mcqueen dress 2003 from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Alexander Mcqueen Dress 2003?

Prices for a alexander mcqueen dress 2003 can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $375 and can go as high as $24,239, while, on average they fetch $2,000.

Alexander McQueen for sale on 1stDibs

British fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen, the original creative engine behind the Alexander McQueen label, was beloved for his expert tailoring and theatrical runway shows. After his suicide in 2010, fans left tributes to the man and his talents outside Alexander McQueen boutiques worldwide. Record-breaking crowds visited the posthumous retrospective of the designer’s work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the Victoria and Albert in London.

The inspirations for vintage Alexander McQueen bags, dresses, jackets and other items came from many quarters — film, music, current events, history, his heritage and fashions of the past. The designer's runway presentations were not just displays of clothing but were personal expressions of the zeitgeist, often touching on our cultural anxieties and concerns. McQueen’s own thoughts and feelings about love, death, gender, genocide, colonialism, global warming and the extinction of species all appear in his pieces.

McQueen certainly shook up fashion; he was a born Rottweiler. His upbringing on a council estate in north London played a part, but his family was close and supportive, not dysfunctional. He was proud of his Scottish heritage: He was a defiant fashion warrior. His historical themes and shows — such as “Highland Rape,” 2002, which was inspired by England’s “rape of Scotland,” as McQueen called it — always invoked powerful reactions from his audience of fashion pros.

“What you see in the work is the person himself. And my heart is in my work,” McQueen told Harper’s Bazaar in 2007.

It is perhaps this heart, and the heart’s exposure, that drew the crowds and made McQueen's creations both popular and emotionally resonant. Because the work was personal and thus layered with feeling, the motifs — decorative embellishments and fabric choices — have meaning. In other words, in McQueen’s oeuvre, plaid is more than simply a pattern.

Find vintage Alexander McQueen fashion and accessories — including the designer's coveted bags and comfortable, stretchy jersey knit dresses and gowns — on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

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.

Questions About Alexander McQueen
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Alexander McQueen often incorporated natural materials into his designs. Examples include hair, feathers, coral, shells and wood. Tweed is a signature material for many fashions, and the brand's scarves tend to feature airier fabrics like silk and chiffon. You'll find a collection of Alexander McQueen on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Where Alexander McQueen t-shirts are made varies. Many tees produced by the British luxury fashion house come from factories in Italy. However, others are manufactured in Turkey and in factories in Asia. Generally, tees made outside of Italy are a part of the McQ diffusion line. Explore a variety of Alexander McQueen shirts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Many things inspired Alexander McQueen's designs. The fabrics and styles of traditional clothing worn in India, Africa, Turkey, China and Japan served as sources of inspiration. Music, film, theater, the natural world and the designer's own Scottish heritage also influenced his work. Explore a large collection of Alexander McQueen on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Alexander McQueen’s last collection was the Fall/Winter 2010 collection, which was nearly finished at the time of his death. This collection was presented at Paris Fashion Week after his passing. Find a range of authentic Alexander McQueen products from top boutiques worldwide on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Alexander McQueen fashions, shoes and accessories have a signature style that is eclectic. The brand borrows elements from the Roman, Gothic and Victorian eras and frequently incorporates dark colors, heavy fabrics and romantic embellishments like lace. Its skull-patterned scarves and oversized sneakers are among their most well-known designs. Find a large selection of Alexander McQueen on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Alexander McQueen is a luxury fashion brand founded by a designer by the same name. The fashion house designs haute couture and prêt-à-porter clothing for men and women, as well as shoes, handbags, accessories and jewelry. Shop a large selection of Alexander McQueen on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if an Alexander McQueen dress is real, look at the brand label tag inside the neck. Counterfeiters often make mistakes in copying the font style, character size and spacing. You can often spot fakes by comparing labels to images of authentic tags shared on trusted online resources. Next, look carefully at the seams along the hemline, sleeves, waist and other areas. Uneven, loose or misaligned stitching will usually indicate a replica. If you have any lingering doubts about the authenticity of your dress, consult a certified appraiser or expert authenticator. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of Alexander McQueen dresses.