Alexander McQueen Leather Dress With Belt S/S 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
- Spring / Summer 2006 "Neptune" runway collection by Lee Alexander McQueen - Empire waist - Sold by Mae Vintage London - Label size Italian 42 - Good condition
Alexander McQueen Leather Dress with Low Back S/S 1997
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
- Spring / Summer 1997 "La poupée" collection by Lee McQueen - Sold by Mae Vintage - Leather dress with "bumster" back and strap at back of high waist
Alexander Mcqueen Black Leather Fortuny Style Crinkle Dress 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Alexander McQueen black leather "Fortuny crinkle" leather dress featuring an empire waist, a plunging neckline, a triangle top, an ...
Alexander McQueen Black Leather Asymmetric Dress Sz.40 IT
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Krakow, PL
A striking Alexander McQueen women’s dress crafted from 100% supple lambskin leather and fully lined in silk.
Vintage Alexander McQueen Black Leather Fortuny Crinkle Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Alexander McQueen black leather "Fortuny crinkle" dress with empire waist, plunging neckline, triangle top, open back, zipper closure, and spaghetti straps.
Alexander McQueen 2008 Beaded Leather Fringe Cocktail Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare Alexander McQueen vintage 2000s black leather fringe dress with beaded straps that travel the full length of the dress.
$1,680Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 44
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 contrast—fusing sleek leather detailing with fluid jersey draping for a silhouette that’s ...
MCQ ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black leather panel fitted bodycon dress S
By McQ Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MCQ ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black leather panel fitted bodycon dress S Reference: JACG/A00240 Brand: MCQ Alexander McQueen Collection: MCQ Material: Rayon, Blend, Leather Color: Black Patt...
$2,090Sale Price|44% Off
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2022 black leather lace asymmetric wrap draped dress IT38 XS
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2022 black leather lace asymmetric wrap draped dress IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A00189 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Sarah Burton Collection: 2022 Material: Leath...
$2,262Sale Price|35% Off
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2020 Runway black leather bustier white lace dress IT38 S
By Sarah Burton, Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2020 Runway black leather bustier white lace dress IT38 S Reference: AAWC/A00038 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Sarah Burton Collection: 2020 - Runway Material:...
McQ Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2014 Leather Skirt Shirt Dress
Located in London, GB
Super cool archival McQ Alexander McQueen dress - from the Pre-Fall 2014 Collection.
Alexander McQueen Jersey Dress w Leather Collar, 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Marlborough, GB
Alexander McQueen jersey viscose black dress with leather reptile effect collar, 2002 Halterneck style, fastening with a buckle at the back Rayon viscose jersey with plenty of stretc...
Vintage Alexander McQueen 2007 Gold Armor Mini Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Alexander McQueen quilted gold leather armor dress.
Alexander McQueen Bandage Dress Chiffon, Leather & Zippers
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New Hope, PA
Black silk chiffon, black leather and two full length zippers are used to great advantage to create one very sexy dress designed by Alexander McQueen.
Alexander McQueen Black Dress NWOT
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Capri, IT
Mcq by Alexander McQueen Black dress with Leather belt NWOT Totally made in italy in size M
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Textured Leather Bubble Dress
By Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Incredible Alexander McQueen textured leather dress with the most amazing dramatic silhouette.
Vintage Alexander McQueen Gold Leather Armor Runway 2007 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Alexander McQueen gold leather armor dress featuring contrasting quilted and embossed designs, a strapless v front, a-line skirt, and cente...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN gold laser cut leather dress with belt - 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unworn, metallic gold fringed leather dress by Alexander McQueen dating to 2008.
Sold
Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Alexander McQueen black lace and leather evening dress, ss 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen black lace evening dress ▪ Leather trim and shoulder strap with metal buckle ▪ Tiered skirt, made of several horizontal layers of lace ▪ Knee length skirt descend...
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.
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2003 “Irere” Black One Shoulder Leather Buckle Strap Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2003 “Irere” Black One Shoulder Leather Buckle Strap Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2003 “Irere” Designer: Alexander McQueen St...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Black Honeycomb-effect Patent-Leather & Tulle Corset Dress 38
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Black honeycomb-effect patent-leather and net Italian size 38 or US 2 Double-layered sheer silk-tulle yoke and sleeves, patent-leather trims, visible boned nude and...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2020 Runway black leather bustier white lace dress IT38 S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2020 Runway black leather bustier white lace dress IT38 S Brand: Alexander McQueen Collection: 2020 Material: Leather Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Extr...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2022 black leather biker belted ruffle trim dress IT38 XS
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2022 black leather biker belted ruffle trim dress IT38 XS Brand: Alexander McQueen Material: Leather Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Extra Detail: Silver-t...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2019 black leather flutter sleeve peplum flute dress IT42 M
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2019 black leather flutter sleeve peplum flute dress IT42 M Reference: KEDG/A00057 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Sarah Burton Collection: 2019 Runway Mate...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2020 Runway black leather bust navy draped check dress IT42 M
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2020 Runway black leather bust navy draped check dress IT42 M Reference: KEDG/A00161 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Sarah Burton Collection: Fall Winter 202...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2022 black leather lace asymmetric wrap draped dress IT38 XS
By Sarah Burton, Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2022 black leather lace asymmetric wrap draped dress IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A00189 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Sarah Burton Collection: 2022 Material: Leath...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2022 black leather biker belted ruffle trim dress IT38 XS
By Sarah Burton, Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2022 black leather biker belted ruffle trim dress IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A00036 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Sarah Burton Material: Leather Color: Black, Sil...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2017 Runway fuchsia pink leather biker zip dress IT36 XXS
By Sarah Burton, Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2017 Runway fuchsia pink leather biker zip dress IT36 XXS Reference: TGAS/E00377 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Sarah Burton Collection: 2017 - Runway Material:...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2020 Runway black leather bust navy draped check dress IT42 M
By Sarah Burton, Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2020 Runway black leather bust navy draped check dress IT42 M Reference: KEDG/A00161 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Sarah Burton Collection: Fall Winter 2020 - ...
Alexander Mcqueen Men's Black Leather Captoe Lace Up Wood Stack Heel dress shoe
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stylish dress shoe by Alexander Mcqueen in black leather with perforated detailing.
2000s Alexander Mcqueen leather dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Alexander Mcqueen black leather shrit dress. Size : 6 Bust : 36 Waist : 30 Hip 36
Alexander McQueen Black Soft Leather Coat Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Alexander McQueen soft leather Coat dress. Zip in the front with flair skirt.
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.
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 enhancing its form fitting nature.
Alexander McQueen Plato's Atlantis Silk Dress with Leather Harness
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Highly collectible Alexander McQueen Plato's Atlantis dress from the 2010 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN "Plato's Atlantis" Collection.
Alexander McQueen 2000s Leather Buckle Accent One Shoulder Tan Knit Draped Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexander McQueen 2000s tan knit dress with leather strap at asymmetrical top and engraved gold buckle accent. 100% viscose, 100% leather strap.
Sold
Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Alexander McQueen peach silk jersey dress with leather bra, ss 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Presenting an exquisite Alexander McQueen peach silk jersey evening dress from the spring-summer 2004 collection.
runway ALEXANDER MCQUEEN AW12 black white leather laser cut dress IT38 US2 UK6
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway ALEXANDER MCQUEEN AW12 black white leather laser cut dress IT38 US2 UK6 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN by SARAH BURTON FROM THE FALL WINTER 2012 RUNWAY AS SEEN ON: THE METROPOLITAN MUSEU...
Alexander McQueen black rib knit mini dress with leather bustier, ss 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen mini dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2004 ▪ Constructed from black rib knit, spandex jersey and leather ▪ Built-in leather bustier ▪ Multiple criss-cross shoulder straps...
Vintage ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Optic White Silk and Laser-cut patent-leather dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Silk and Laser-cut patent-leather dress.
Alexander McQueen Fashionista Genuine Red Fox Fur Leather Bustier Dress NEW!
By Christian Dior, Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander McQueen's 2007 leather and fur combination designed to give fashionistas the ultimate fashion thrill! Strapless bronzish brown ultra soft fine quality lambskin leather mo...
Alexander McQueen Black Leather Pleated Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New York, NY
Alexander McQueen Black Leather Pleated Dress. One of his original designs.
Alexander McQueen Blush Leather Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tough and feminine, McQueen brings a new take on a sundress. The light blush colored leather is given a pleated look so the skirt drapes almost like fabric. The barely there back a...
Alexander Mcqueen black leather dress 38 -XS
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Black patent leather dress Black honeycomb-effect patent-leather and net - Double-layered sheer silk-tulle yoke and sleeves, patent-leather trims, visible boned...
Alexander Mcqueen Plato's Atlantis Silk Dress with Leather
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE DRESS THAT FEATURED IN MET MUSEUM! Alexander Mcqueen Plato's Atlantis Silk Dress with Leather From the infamous Spring Summer 2010 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN ...
Alexander Mcqueen Plato's Atlantis Silk Dress with Leather
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE Alexander Mcqueen Plato's Atlantis Silk Dress with Leather From the infamous Spring Summer 2010 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN "Plato's Atlantis" Collection Abs...
Alexander McQueen Leather Harness "Milkmaid" Dress F 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Alexander McQueen Leather Harness "Milkmaid" Dress F 2002 I was fortunate to get this dress from the same collector who I sold the Milkmaid Gown to the Metropolitan Museum of Art Co...
Alexander McQueen Leather Brocade & Fur Dress US 4
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New York City, NY
Alexander McQueen marvelous warm brown leather strapless dress with metallic embroidered brocade bustier top and genuine full fur skirt in brown & cinnamon colorways with white highl...
2010 Alexander Mcqueen Plato's Atlantis Silk Dress with Leather
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
FEATURED IN MET MUSEUM! Alexander Mcqueen Plato's Atlantis Silk Dress with Leather From the infamous Spring Summer 2010 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN "Plato's Atlantis" Collection Absolutely...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Laser-cut patent-leather and lace dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Laser-cut patent-leather and lace dress.
Vintage ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Silk and Laser-cut patent-leather dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Silk and Laser-cut patent-leather dress.
Alexander McQueen Navy Suede Dress Sz 42
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New York City, NY
Alexander McQueen rich navy suede leather dress from one of his last collections.
Alexander Mcqueen Plato's Atlantis Silk Gown with Leather 44 - 8
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Internal zip fastening. 90% silk, 5% leather, 5% viscose A magnificent dress from the Master of Style - the unforgettable, unique and very missed Alexander McQueen.
Alexander McQueen Black Leather Dress
Located in New York, NY
Black leather dress with zipper front
Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture Leather Fringe Gown
By Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture
Located in Toronto, ON
Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture leather fringe gown. A rare example of McQueen's genius circa 1997-1999 designing Haute Couture for Givenchy. Excellent condition, number...
Cool Alexander McQueen Black jersey and leather dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Paris, IDF
Fine Alexander McQueen black jersey and leather dress. Leather padded bust, very modern cut.
ALEXANDER McQueen RED LEATHER DRESS 38
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen Mini red leather dress Perforated panel details Content: Leather IT Size 38 Great condition!
Alexander McQueen Leather Fringe Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Alexander McQueen leather fringe dress with scoop neckline.Bust 34”,
Alexander Mcqueen Plato's Atlantis Dress with Leather
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE Alexander Mcqueen Plato's Atlantis Ruched Dress with Leather From the infamous Spring Summer 2010 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN "Plato's Atlantis" Collection Absolutely e...
Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Couture 'Cowgirls' White Leather Dress, SS 1998
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Couture 'Cowgirls' White Leather Dress, S/S 1998 Estimated Size: UK 10/ US 6/ EU 38.
New ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Black Lasercut Leather and Lace Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
BRAND NEW ALEXANDER MCQUEEN DRESS Black laser-cut patent-leather, black lace.
Vintage 1998 Alexander McQueen For Givenchy Runway Red Leather Low-Plunge Gown
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Alexander McQueen for Givenchy sculpted red leather gown dating back to his fall/winter 1998 documented runway collection. Shown in Paris, the collection really was a master...
Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top
Located in Water Mill, NY
An intricate, stunning, vintage beige silk lace jacket, bolero, shrug, vest in varying stitches and patterns of flowers and petals- very elaborate. The shoulders are extended forming...
$275
Size: Fits IT 40, US 4 see measurement
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...
Vicky Tiel black halter dress with rhinestones
By Vicky Tiel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vicky Tiel black halter dress with rhinestones. Length 44", bust 34", hip 32".
Versace F/W 2006 Plunging Ruched Ruffles Black Dress
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Versace F/W 2006 Plunging Ruched Ruffles Black Dress Condition: size tag has been removed, fits like a small. A few small pulls by the zipper, see last two pictures, not noticeable...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-Tinction" Skeleton Kaleidoscope Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-Tinction" Skeleton Kaleidoscope Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-Tinction" Designer: Alexander...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2007 “Witches” Black Patent Leather Belted Blazer Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2007 “Witches” Black Patent Leather Belted Harness Blazer Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 2007 “Witches” Designer: Alexander Mc...
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 ...
Alexander McQueen S/S 2005 Unworn Semi-Sheer Lace Ruffled Slip Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Alexander McQueen S/S 2005 "It's Only A Game" Unworn Semi-Sheer Lace Ruffled Slip Dress IT 44
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.1990’s Multicolor Large Rooster Cock Zip-Up Fitted Tank Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.1990’s Multicolor Large Rooster Cock Zip-Up Fitted Tank Top Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Circa: 1990’s Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Tank top Co...
UNWORN 3PCS Chanel Camellia Jacquard Pearl Suit Ensemble Bridal Engagement 34
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Chanel Signature Ensemble THE perfect outfit for your engagement or wedding Consisting of 3 pieces - Lace Blouse, Skirt and Jacket Can be worn as a complete outfit or each ...
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded RUNWAY dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
1986 Azzedine Alaïa hooded runway dress Extremely rare and highly collectible hooded runway dress designed by Azzedine Alaïa dating to 1986. This design is one of Alaïa’s most iconi...
$1,072Sale Price|30% Off
Christian Lacroix Vintage Embroidered Blazer
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage white blazer featuring a gorgeous embroidered floral design. This blazer features : - Cropped length. - Notched lapels. - Gorgeous multicolored embroidered...
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 by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Gucci Black Knit fitted dress with thin strap. Size 0/2 ***small flaws ( see last pic attached)
Alexander McQueen Hummingbird Dragonfly Floral Fitted Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous Alexander McQueen fitted dress with beautiful kaleidoscope print featuring hummingbirds, dragonflies and flowers. Gold tones background, beautiful construction. Alexander ...
1970's Guy Laroche Haute Couture Cream Silk Beaded Gown
By Guy Laroche
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1970's Guy Laroche couture cream silk gown. High neckline, billowing sleeves and empire waist. Simple almost religious lines, this elegant piece appears highly influence by B...
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.