1950s Ann Fleischer for I Magnin Hand Ribbon Knit Navy Blue + Red Vintage Dress
By I. Magnin
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare ANN FLEISCHER for I. MAGNIN early 1950s navy blue and red hand knit ribbon silk belted dress
1950s Ann Fleischer for I Magnin Hand Ribbon Knit Navy Blue + Red Vintage Dress
By I. Magnin
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare ANN FLEISCHER for I. MAGNIN early 1950s navy blue and red hand knit ribbon silk belted dress
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Size: Unmarked (Best Fits 4-6)
1950's Ann Fleischer Hand Woven Silk Organza Midnight Blue Ribbon Dress
Located in Atlanta, GA
The intricate hand woven detail of this 1950's midnight blue dress by Ann Fleischer is simply
Alberta Ferretti Vintage Terra-Cotta Silk Chiffon Grecian Gown and Wrap Cardigan
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage ALBERTA FERRETTI silk chiffon dress ensemble! Grecian inspired, from the Terra-Cotta color, to the pleated bodice, to the layers and layers of paperweight thin chiff...
Courreges 1960s Color Block Dress
By André Courrèges
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful color block wool dress alternating panels of black and royal blue from Courreges. It is an A-line dress flaring subtly to the hem and has a stand up collar, back zipper,...
MICHAEL KORS Emerald Green Duquette's Iconic Malachite Print Coktail Dress 4
By Michael Kors
Located in Montgomery, TX
Created from the Fabric of TONY DUQUETTE'S Iconic Malachite Pattern. 2009 Collection Size - 4 Color – Emerald Multi (Green, Black) Sheath Silhouette Belted Waist – Black Patent Leath...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
CHANEL suit pink jacket and dress S/S 1996
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL S/S 1996 Suit pink tweed wool jacket and dress 90% wool 10% nylon Lining: 100% silk Size FR 42 Made in France Excellent conditions Flat measures Jacket: Length cm. 49 ...
Bernhard Altmann 1950s Bejeweled Spiders Cashmere Sweater
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black cashmere cardigan sweater from Bernhard Altmann. It has long sleeves and a matching mother of pearl button front closing. It is amazing covered in elaborate colorfu...
GIVENCHY Couture S/S 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2 Pc Floral Jacquard Skirt Suit Set
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: GIVENCHY Couture S/S 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2 Pc Floral Jacquard Skirt Suit Set Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Collection: Couture; Spring / Summer 1998 Designer: Ale...
$541
Size: 38 (German Vintage Size)
Von Fürstenberg Munich 1950s Bow Embellished Red Silk Couture Cocktail Dress
Located in Munich, DE
This is an enchanting and elegant couture dance dress by Von Fürstenberg from the 1950s. The "New Look" was in full swing at that time and the excessive use of fabric and the full sk...
Vintage 1920s Silk Dress with Decorative Belt
Located in London, GB
A pretty 1920s silk dress with a decorative belt. This 1920s silk dress has a drop waist with frill along the hip line. The belt ties at the waist with an attractive diamante buckle.
John Galliano 2007 "Faberge" Rare Runway "Finale" Gown Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Galliano's 2007 S/S collection made a highly visual splash in the finale featured elaborate and luxuriously draped patterned gowns. The finale gowns, fashioned of creme silk cr...
John Galliano S/S 1998 black godet dress
By John Galliano
Located in Rome, IT
- John Galliano Spring Summer 1998 collection - Sold by Gold Palms Vintage - Black viscose blend midi godet dress - Sweetheart neckline - Silk organza trim - Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - U...
1960s Chanel Haute Couture Gold and Brown Jacket and Dress Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fabulous 1960s Chanel Haute Couture jacket and dress ensemble crafted from a gold, sage green and light brown plaid tweed. The jacket is collarless with four patch pockets and stunni...
1920S Brown Silk Burnout Velvet Devoré Drop Waist Flapper Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Brown Silk Burnout Velvet Devoré Drop Waist Flapper Dress
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.1996 Pink Blue Boucle Tweed Blazer Jacket Mini Skirt Set NWT
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.1996 Pink Blue Boucle Tweed Blazer Jacket Mini Skirt Set NWT Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Fitted b...
Christian Dior S/S 2018 red silk plisse low cut pussy bow midi dress FR 40
By Christian Dior
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Christian Dior S/S 2018 red midi dress in silk Low cut cross over upper Cinched in waist Plisse skirt Pussy bow necktie Concealed side zip FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!!! Composition: ...
Early 2000-s Vintage Dolce & Gabbana White Gold Floral Jacquard Skirt Suit
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Montgomery, TX
Early 2000-s Vintage Dolce & Gabbana Vanilla White Gold Floral Jacquard Skirt Suit It Size 40 74% Cotton, 26% Metal, fully lined. Made in Italy. Skirt measurements are: waist 27", ...
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.
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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.