THIERRY MUGLER F/W 1986 Collectors Runway "Les Milteuses" Museum-Held Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler Fall Winter 1986 “Les Milteuses” archival runway dress Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: Fall Winter 1986 Fabric: Wool Color: Black and red ...
Miu Miu Archive Denim Midi dress Runway SS 2006
By Miu Miu
Located in Genève, CH
Miu Miu structured denim midi dress from S/S 2006 runway, a masterclass in architectural tailoring with contrast denim trim framing the neckline and hem, and pintuck detailing at the...
PRADA Archival S/S 2000 Runway Black Silk Embroidered Lip Dress
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An exceptional example of early-Y2K Prada from Miuccia Prada's celebrated Spring 2000 runway collection. A rare find, this sheer black silk chiffon dress showcases the season's most...
EMILIO PUCCI by Peter Dundas Archival Runway S/S 2011 Silk Printed Ruffle Gown
By Peter Dundas, Emilio Pucci
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An exceptional Emilio Pucci gown designed by Peter Dundas for the Spring/Summer 2011 runway collection (Look 3). Crafted in whisper-weight porcelain-blue and white printed silk chiff...
S/S2001 Gucci by Tom Ford runway strapeless silk dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford runway strapless silk dress This Gucci strapless dress from the Spring/Summer 2001 runway collection, designed by Tom Ford, exemplifies the sensual and re...
The Row SS14 Archive Runway Look Layered Midi Dress Black Silk Puff Sleeve US 2
By The Row
Located in San Diego, CA
The Row Rare Archival SS14 Runway Look 27 Layered Midi Dress in Black size US 2 Elevate your collection with this verified archival masterpiece: Look 27 from The Row’s Spring 2014 ...
GIORGIO ARMANI Rare Archival Runway S/S 1996 Black Silk Organza Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Lightly padded cups offer gentle structure, while the full-length silhouette glides with that signature '90s Armani ease. An extraordinary archival find for collectors, red carpet s...
ROBERTO CAVALLI Archival Runway F/W 2001 Denim Corset Silk Gown & Shawl Ensemble
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An exceptional ensemble from Roberto Cavalli’s Fall/Winter 2001 runway collection, Look 4, modeled on the runway by Eva Herzigova. A fusion of Cavalli’s washed and distressed denim...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2001 Runway Jacket w/ Gold-Tone Chain – Unworn Archive Piece
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Baar, CH
This rare, unworn Roberto Cavalli jacket from the Spring 2001 runway collection is a true archival treasure. Crafted from psychedelic turquoise and gold-glitter denim cupro, it feat...
1984 Runway Documented Andre Laug Couture Black Sequin Dress
By André Laug
Located in London, GB
Would fit US size 4-6, UK size 8-10 best. This dress is from the Andre Laug archives and is the actual runway dress, shown here on the runway, the fit model would have been a UK siz...
Loris Azzaro Paris Documented Runway Mini Dress, Fall/Winter 2011
By Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in London, GB
A tour de force of Azzaro’s late-period glamour, this exceptional black mini dress is a fully documented runway piece from the Loris Azzaro Paris Fall/Winter 2011 Ready-to-Wear colle...
A/W 2002 Roberto Cavalli runway leather floral patches sheer dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A/W 2002 Roberto Cavalli runway leather floral patches sheer dress Runway A/W 2002 Roberto Cavalli sheer dress featuring leather floral patches cascading across the body.
Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld S/S 2001 Black Rhinestone & Suede Dress — Runway Look 47
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in London, GB
A rare archive piece from Fendi’s Spring/Summer 2001 collection under Karl Lagerfeld, documented as Look 47 from the runway.
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere Fall 2002 Cubist Mixed Media Dress
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Grey wool knit construction with cubist paneling Scoop neckline framed by sweeping black leather trim Mixed-media composition including a pale blue inset sleeve and asymmetrical sho...
NWT F/W 1992 Prada Shimmery Black Wool Sleeveless Flare Mini Dress IT44
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A strapless variation of this piece was modeled by Christy Turlington on the season’s runway. This archival Prada dress has never been worn and comes with the original tag still atta...
$4,171Sale Price|52% Off
Gianni Versace Couture S/S 1997 Runway Naomi Campbell Sheer Gray Lace Gown
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Milano, IT
- Gianni Versace Grey lace evening logo strap dress - Sold by Skof.Archive - Designed by Gianni Versace - Spring-Summer 1997 Couture - Debuted on Naomi Campbell who walked with Gia...
$4,449Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 1999 Halter neck leather mini dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
Designed by Tom Ford Sold by Skof.Archive Fall Winter 1999 Dress Runway Piece Halter neck leather mini dress Sleeveless Open back design Vertical open line on the front Gucci leather...
John Galliano Black Deconstructed Silk and Lace Evening Dress, ss 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Runway John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2002 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Crafted from an array of fabrics including lace, silk, crepe, ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Chiffon and Lurex Mini Dress, ss 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Runway Mini Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2003 ▪ Crafted from black silk chiffon and metallic silver lurex ▪ Enhanced with wide c...
Versace pink medusa logo runway dress, SS 2005
By Donatella Versace
Located in London, GB
My Runway Archive presents this Iconic and super rare runway dress from the Versace SS 2005 collection.
Versace colour block runway gown, FW 1997
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
My Runway Archive presents this very rare runway gown from the Versace FW 1997 collection in the signature Versace colour block. Material: Viscose, nylon, silk and acetate blend. Si...
Jean Paul Gaultier Sailor Cone dress 1990's
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
My Runway Archive presents this Iconic Jean Paul Gaultier 'Maille' dress that fuses two of Gaultier's most signature styles.
S/S2005 Alexander McQueen runway strapless draped chiffon mini dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Milano, Lombardia
S/S 2005 Alexander McQueen runway strapless draped chiffon mini dress This Alexander McQueen mini dress from the Spring/Summer 2005 runway epitomizes the designer’s ability to merge...
S/S2000 Christian Dior by John Galliano runway leather alter dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Milano, Lombardia
S/S2000 Christian Dior by John Galliano runway leather dress This S/S2000 Dior by Galliano runway leather dress is a rare archival piece defined by sculptural draping, asymmetry and...
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Christian Dior by John Galliano Metallic Antique Gold Evening Dress, FW 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Runway Evening Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 1998 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Crafted from a metallic antique gold tone bias-cut lurex silk d...
Tom Ford FW 2014 Runway “MOLLY 61” Black Sequin Mini Dress Look 61 Archive IT 38
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
This is one of the most recognizable and collectible pieces from Tom Ford’s Fall/Winter 2014 runway collection. Look 61 became instantly famous because it was Tom Ford’s witty respon...
2001 Dolce & Gabbana Documented Floral Stretch Silk Boned Bustier & Ruffle Skirt
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Measurements Marked 44 Bustier Bust: 36-40 inches Waist: 28-32 inches Total Length: 19 inches Skirt Waist: 30 inches Hips: up to 41 inches Total Length: 37 inches This 2001 Dolce a...
Hot pink Versace runway dress, SS 2004
By Donatella Versace
Located in London, GB
My Runway Archive presents Iconic pink ruffled runway dress from the Versace SS 2004 collection.
Miu Miu F/W 1997 Grey Strapped Midi Dress
By Miu Miu
Located in Paris, FR
Grey midi dress in fine knit construction with scoop neckline and thin shoulder straps. Features distinctive side lace-up details with black cord ties extending from mid-torso to hem...
John Galliano Black Embroidered Lace & Illusion Tulle Evening Dress, France
By John Galliano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and understated, this John Galliano evening dress ( late 1990s to early 2000s ) reflects the designer’s refined approach to feminine silhouette and graceful movement. Expert...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2006 Chinoiserie Dragon Fan Print Dress with Scarf Detail 44
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning ROBERTO CAVALLI dress that will last you for years From the most prestigious ROBERTO CAVALLI main line From the gorgeous F/W 2006 collection Chinoiserie print with dragons...
Thierry Mugler SS 1995 Sculptural Silk Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Rendered in blush silk that beautifully reflects the ligh, this 1995 Thierry Mugler dress captures the designer at his most unexpectedly tender. Known for architectural severity and ...
Thierry Mugler Couture SS 2001 Beaded Evening Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Thierry Mugler Couture elegant evening dress from spring summer 2001 collection. PVC collar with glass beads embroideries. High leg slit. Open back. Rounded hem. Deep purple colour....
$486Sale Price|40% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Denim Bustier Dress Size USA 10
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage denim bustier dress. This dress features : - Front buttoning. - Lace-up back. - Boning on breast area. - Two front pockets. - Silver tone buttons. - Cont...
$1,799Sale Price|40% Off
Size: 38
Rare EMILIO PUCCI by Peter Dundas Signature Print Lace Up Ruffled Maxi Skirt 38
By Peter Dundas, Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
With cascading ruffles, a thigh-high split and a blue abstract print, Emilio Pucci's semi-sheer cotton and silk-blend maxi skirt is a glamorous runway style. Wear it with a blouse a...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Plunging Neckline Embellished Feathers Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Plunging Neckline Embellished Feathers Dress Size M
1990's Thierry Mugler Paris Asymmetrical Sequins Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Thierry Mugler sequins party dress "Collectors item" We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore Details: Unusual asymmetrical black dress with sequined trim designe...
Dries Van Noten Black Silk Beaded Cocktail Dress, 2000s
By Dries van Noten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 2000s Dries Van Noten Evening dress. Black silk satin and chiffon with a patchwork of different and interesting beadwork - from seed beads to bugle beads. Simple silhouette wi...
Rare Thierry Mugler Corset Dress SS 1995
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
The Thierry Mugler corset dress is a sculptural masterpiece. The dress fuses Mugler’s razor-sharp tailoring with sensual allure. The bodice: crafted as a structured white corset cinc...
Roberto Cavalli brocade printed silk evening dress with ruffled skirt, fw 2004
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli evening slip dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ Constructed from silk ▪ Patchwork motif of leopard and brocade prints in shades of orange, purple, red, blue and gold ▪ Mi...
Roberto Cavalli SS2007 Black Artisanal Embroidered Beaded Fringe Dress IT40
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
*WE OFFER DDP SHIPPING SERVICES (which means that WE pay for YOUR TARIFFS on OUR END) - please inquire* A remarkable Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2007 evening dress, meticulously h...
Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1989 Dress Sculptural Iconic
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Naomi opened the FW 1989/90 Runway in this iconic look. This is tailoring as seduction, architectural, and dangerous. Cut close to the body, the dress sculpts the female form with Ma...
Thierry Mugler Dress with Front Cut out
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black light weight wool dress from Thierry Mugler. It is semi fitted with long sleeves, a small black buckle at the front neck and a cut out below it. The hemline is asym...
Roberto Cavalli Italy Signature Silk Abstract Print One Shoulder Gown Size 8
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A chic dress draped to perfection. One shoulder. The silk print (signed) is a tropical floral abstract. Perfect for a summer wedding or the most glamorous hostess kaftan. Italian siz...
Black Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Black cardigan from the 1950s-'60s embellished with black beads and sequins. Sweater composition is lambswool, angora and nylon and has tiny spherical buttons. Lined. Retailed by Gim...
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
Crochet & Leather Gloves
Located in New Hope, PA
Never worn, these size 8 gloves are in mint condition. The front of the glove is a beige cotton crochet. The back of the glove is made from butter soft leather with beige topstitchin...
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Vintage Mollie Parnis 1970s Blue and White Novelty 70s Linen + Cotton Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
From the queen of dressing First Ladies, comes this wonderfully chic 1970s vintage MOLLIE PARNIS blue and white nautical linen/cotton dress ! Features the perfect linen/cotton blend ...
$465
Size: Recommended Size; UK 10-12
Vivienne Westwood 2000s Gold Label Peach Pastel Pink fitted Corset Shirt Blouse
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Superb Vintage Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Blouse (circa 2007) featuring a tailored silhouette giving an almost corset like flouncy shape, buttons down the front and short capped ...
1960s Brocade Cut Velvet Zippered Jacket
Located in University City, MO
1960s Brocade cut velvet zippered jacket The unique retro jacket is a vibrant series of bold deep red flowers set against an ivory background The jacket is accented with a p...
1920S Blush Pink Silk Mousseline & Hand-Made Ecru Filliet Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Blush Pink Silk Mousseline & Hand-Made Ecru Filliet Lace Dress
Stylish Unique Capelet Herringbone Wool Blend 3/4 Coat
Located in University City, MO
Stylish unique capelet herringbone wool blend 3/4 coat The high fashion short length coat /cape is designed with wide flared cape style shoulders The capelet style coat is adorn...
1970s Victoria Royal Kelly Green + White Abstract Floral Sequined Chiffon Gown
By Victoria Royal
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 1970s VICTORIA ROYAL kelly green and white abstract floral sequined gown / maxi dress! Printed throughout the dress, sleeves, trim and cuffs. Hundreds of hand-sewn li...
$7,920
H 6.9 in W 3.9 in L 9 in
Chanel Vanity Case Rare Large Vintage 90s Top Handle Black Caviar Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Large Vintage Black Caviar CC Logo Top Handle Vanity Case Year: 1996 {VINTAGE 26 Years} Gold Hadware CC Stitched Logo at front Top handle Detachable crossbody strap Zip aroun...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1989 Vintage Fitted Open Back Black Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Open Back Fitted Dress Size XS Black Alaïa sleeveless mini dress with tonal stitching throughout and cutout at back. All Eyes on Alaïa For the last half-cen...
$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 ...
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's "Colletti" Print Multicolor Square Sleeveless Shift Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's "Colletti" Print Multicolor Square Sleeveless Shift Dress Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Emilio Pucci; Exclusively for Saks Fifth Avenue Designer: Emilio Pucci Style...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded w. Pearls White Silk Bridal Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory white silk (might look a little more cream on the hanger, bu...
1980s Marc Laurent Paris Black Leather Avant Garde 80s Jacket + Mini Skirt Suit
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde 1980s MARC LAURENT of Paris black leather jacket and mini skirt ensemble! Jacket features dolman sleeves with a clinched wasp waist. Detachable matching leather belt. Sha...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 “Eye” Runway Red Black Leather Cut Out Vest Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 “Eye” Runway Red Black Leather Cut Out Vest Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 2000 “Eye” Runway look #50 Style...
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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