Long evening dress in flowers printed chiffon Anne Valone Circa 1970's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long evening dress in flowers printed chiffon close in the middle back with fabric buttons and buttonhole .Orange acétate lining close with zip in the middle back. Biais. SIZE M
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Size: Equivalent French size 38
A French Navy Chiffon Cocktail Dress with White Polka Dots Circa 1975
Located in Toulon, FR
dot stencil, signed Anne Valone Paris Circa 1975. Dress round the neck, with puffy sleeves and sealer
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Size: Equivalent French size 38
A French Navy Chiffon Cocktail Dress with White Polka Dots Circa 1975
Located in Toulon, FR
dot stencil, signed Anne Valone Paris Circa 1975. Dress round the neck, with puffy sleeves and sealer
Luca Luca 1990s Terra Cotta Tan Sz 8 / 10 Virgin Wool Italian Vintage 90s Dress
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic never worn 1990s LUCA LUCA terra-cotta virgin wool sleeveless sheath dress! The perfect alternative to the little black dress, this gem offers so much versatility. F...
$2,542
Size: Equivalent Frecnh Size 36
A Mila Schön Couture Sequin Embroidered Trousers Suit Circa 1968
By Mila Schon
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1968/1970 Italy A psyquedelic trousers suit from the famous Italian designer house Mila Schön from the 1970s. Entirely hand-embroidered with iridescent glitter, rhodoid sequins...
Tom Ford for Gucci New Silk Velvet Dress F/W 2001
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk velvet dress from Gucci as worn in a 2001 ad campaign. It has a square neckline with the center bust highlighted with sheer areas which contrast with the rich v...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
Moschino Couture Embroidered Words Top and Skirt
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
An extraordinary skirt and top set from Moschino Couture in grey with a touch of green jersey. They are simple pieces with intricate detailed at the front and back hemlines comprised...
Louis Estevez Silk Bodycon Backless Dress 1950s
By Louis Estevez
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning black silk dress from Estevez. The neckline has 2 fringe edged overlapping panels at the center front and the back is low cut. Intricate seaming creates a clever figure ...
Gianni Versace silk off-shoulder cropped blouse, ss 1993
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace silk off-shoulder cropped blouse with signature Versace print. Spring-Summer 1993
$638Sale Price|24% Off
Size: 36.5
New Tom Ford for Gucci Cruise 2003 Black Slingback Heels Pumps Sz 36.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Cruise Denim Heels Brand New with Box * Cruise Line 2003 * Size: 36.5 * Soft Black Brushed Cotton * Gold Cruise Dangle Charm * Leather Insole * Adjustable Ankle Strap * 3.25" ...
Bill Blass Demi Couture Gold Bronze Brown Faux Fur Vintage Gown, 1960s
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 60s BILL BLASS demi couture long sleeve faux fur evening gown! Features flower prints in gold, rose gold, and brown on metallic silk. Long sleeves feature brown faux fur ...
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...
$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...
VERSACE Atelier A/W 2005 Black Leather Beaded Sequin Strapless Corset Dress
By Atelier Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Thiensville, WI
VERSACE Atelier A/W 2005 Black Leather Beaded Sequin Strapless Corset Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Versace Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005; Runway look #38 Style: Corset Dress Co...
Versace 2005 Silk Snake Print Sheer Lace Medusa Embellished Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Versace 2005 Collection Silk Snake Print Dress Gown Italian size 44 - US 8 Sheer Lace Waist, Gold Tone Metal Medusa Decoration Fully Lined in Black Silk, Side Zip Closure Two Front S...
$515Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 2
Marc Jacobs Collection White Yellow Blue Short Sleeve Size 2 Sac Nanydoll Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
New MARC JACOBS Collection empire waist silk babydoll puff sleeve dress! Features vibrant yellow, navy blue and white abstract print. Pleated ruffle detail at waist. Angelic white ch...
Azzedine Alaia black acetate knit figure hugging evening dress, A/W 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
- Metal zip closure at the back - Figure hugging fit - Turtle neck Autumn-Winter 1986
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1996 2pc Floral & Denim Print Blazer Pant Suit Set
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1996 2pc Floral & Denim Print Blazer &Pants Suit Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
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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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.