Alexander Mcqueen fushia silk chiffon dress circa 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Eivissa, ES
This stunning Alexander McQueen fuchsia silk dress is a true statement piece from the early 2000s
Alexander Mcqueen fushia silk chiffon dress circa 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Eivissa, ES
This stunning Alexander McQueen fuchsia silk dress is a true statement piece from the early 2000s
New Alexander McQueen S/S 2013 Red Carpet Jeweled Orange Halter Stretch Dress 38
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Alexander McQueen Jeweled Neckline Dress Gown Same Dress as seen on Katy Perry and Emily Blunt
McQ Alexander McQueen metal-embellished halter dress
By McQ Alexander McQueen
Located in Milano, IT
This breathtaking McQ by Alexander McQueen dress is a true masterpiece, encapsulating the brand’s
2011 Alexander McQueen Black Velvet Bodice Dress 44 - 8 NWT
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen Black Velvet Bodice Dress Super Model’s choice Editor’s note: Alexander McQueen
Richard Quinn Runway Duchess Satin & Silk Coat Dress Ensemble
By Richard Quinn, Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning purple bellflower coat with matching dress evening ensemble by Richard Quinn. Fashioned
Vintage Sterling Silver Clamper Bracelet With Green Stone & Crystal Accents
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
strutting down the red carpet in this statement-making bracelet, paired with a floor-length Oscar de la
Alexander McQueen Black satin Gown with Ruffled Train
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely stunning gown by Alexander McQueen circa early 2000s. Black satin with train.ringed with
Alexander McQueen Electric Blue Body-Con Ruffle Dress 2010
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New York, NY
hip.As seen on Olivia Wilde on red carpet.From Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 look book and collector's
Alexander McQueen 2011 Lavender Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Alexander McQueen 2011 strapless gown exemplifies the house’s mastery of ethereal elegance and
Alexander McQueen Silk Charmeuse Gown, Circa 2005
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Geneva, CH
straps. Entirely lined in a refined colour-matched silk, the dress has no fastening. This ultimate red
R2010 Alexander McQueen Tattoo Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Rockwood, ON
A once in a life time opportunity this is a very rare and wonderful McQueen dress! Only three of
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Black Silk Gold Beaded Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
BRAND NEW ALEXANDER MCQUEEN DRESS 2012 Collection Anne Hathaway wore a similar dress from
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Black Velvet Bodice Dress SUPER MODEL's choice 44 - 8
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
! Black velvet bodice dress with crepe wool-blend skirt by Alexander McQueen. Scoop neck. Sleeveless
2006 Alexander McQueen Lifetime Black Silk Halter Bias-Cut Tiered Ruffle Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Alexander McQueen lifetime gown is in beautiful condition with no fade, stains or alternations. Dress closes
PF/W2011 McQueen Crystal Feather Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Rockwood, ON
This amazing Alexander McQueen gown was made infamous after appearing on the red carpet of the Met
Alexander McQueen Kaleidoscope Silk Maxi Red Carpet Gown Evening Dress, 2010
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
An incredible Alexander McQueen long sleeve floor length dress from the pre fall 2010 collection
Sold
Size: 42 - roughly a UK 14/ US 10
Alexander McQueen What a Merry Go Round Rayon and Silk Jersey Dress, A / W 2001
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
An incredible rare, early Alexander McQueen dress from the Fall 2001 "What a Merry Go Round
Alexander McQueen Leaf and Thorn Box Metal Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Baarn, NL
This Alexander McQueen box clutch is nothing short of dazzling. It is made of engraved gold-tone
Scaasi Boutique Silk Ruffle Off Shoulder Dress 1980s
By Arnold Scassi, Scaasi Boutique
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk ruffle dress by Arnold Scassi. It is made of black dot flocked silk tulle In ruffled layers around the shoulders and 3 tiered layers creating the skirt. There...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
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
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
Located in New York, NY
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
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 ...
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Thiensville, WI
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...
$533
H 8.75 in W 8 in D 1.5 in Dm 8.5 in
A carved Bakelite framed golden velvet handbag, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A charming and highly decorative handbag, made from golden/amber silk velvet, which has a veil, or netting, layer over the top , giving a delicacy and depth to the handbag. Topped w...
$245Sale Price|34% Off
H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...
Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5. These adorable Manolo Blahnik pumps are in good condition. They show use with small smudges, shown in picture. The bottom of the sh...
$542Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs
By Frida Giannini, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous grey silk jersey dress from Gucci. It is fitted with long sleeves and cut outs at one shoulder and side waist plus a slit along the front of one leg of the straight skirt...
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
$14,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
Purple sequin Asymmetrical evening dress HALSTON New
By Halston
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical purple sequin evening dress. Main fabric composition: 100% nylon. Lining composition: 92% polyester, 8% elastane. Invisible zip on the right side + hook&eye. Wrap on t...
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.
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.