2015 Balmain Cream and Gold Beaded Black Jersey Maxi-Dress
By Balmain
Located in London, GB
This weighty, embellished dress was designed by creative director Olivier Rousteing for Balmain's Resort 2015 collection.
2015 Balmain Cream and Gold Beaded Black Jersey Maxi-Dress
By Balmain
Located in London, GB
This weighty, embellished dress was designed by creative director Olivier Rousteing for Balmain's Resort 2015 collection.
$928Sale Price|20% Off
BALMAIN Olivier Rousteing 2017 silver studded bead embellished velvet dress L
By Balmain
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALMAIN Olivier Rousteing 2017 silver studded bead embellished velvet dress L Reference: TGAS/D00734 Brand: Balmain Designer: Olivier Rousteing Collection: 2017 Material: Cotton, Ble...
Balmain Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Dress, Beaded Embroidery, Size 36
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture, Balmain
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pierre Balmain Haute Couture (N°132-027) Dress composed of silk chiffon, embroidered with beads and sequins.
$2,208Sale Price|20% Off
rare BALMAIN blue white tweed pearl bead embellished plunge mesh dress FR34 XS
By Balmain
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare BALMAIN blue white tweed pearl bead embellished plunge mesh dress FR34 XS Reference: YIKK/A00214 Brand: Balmain Designer: Olivier Rousteing Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Blue, ...
1970's PIERRE BALMAIN elaborately beaded silk and velvet HAUTE COUTURE dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet-black silk satin and velvet haute couture dress designed by Pierre Balmain, dating to the 1970’s.
1950S PIERRE BALMAIN Black & Blue Haute Couture Silk Organza Beaded Trained Gow
By Pierre Balmain
Located in New York, NY
Gown is missing label and is priced accordingly. True Haute Couture construction fully boned and lined in silk faille in the bodice and satin back crepe in the skirt. Exceptional han...
$2,169Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Haute Couture Pierre Balmain Green Silk Chiffon Dress with Hand Bead Work
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Firenze, IT
I proudly offer for sale this absolutely stunning evening gown with classic empire shape and a fantastic blend of green silk chiffon dress by Pierre Balmain. It is exquisitely decora...
Silk, Beads
Early 1980s Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Blue Beaded Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Paris, FR
PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Evening dress in electric blue viscose with thin straps whose bustier is entirely embroidered with faux pearls, green and electric blue sequins, and tubular copp...
Archival 1971 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Beaded Blue Velvet Jumpsuit & Jacket
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite Pierre Balmain Haute-Couture dark blue silk-velvet jumpsuit ensemble dating back to his opulent 1971 collection. This iconic designer created a very sculptural quality whic...
Pierre Balmain 50s Beaded Lace Cocktail Sheath Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful Pierre Balmain 50s beaded pink and lace sheath dress with notched décolletage, wide-set straps and lots of structure.
Balmain Short Sleeveless Dress Fully Sewn with Multicolored Beads
By Balmain
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Balmain -Short sleeveless dress fully sewn with multicolored beads.
BALMAIN SS 2012 Size 8 White Black Gold Silk Beaded Sleeveless Dress Top
By Balmain
Located in San Francisco, CA
BALMAIN by Olivier Rousteing SS 2012 debut collection dress top comes in a white & black silk featuring a beaded design throughout, sleeveless, cropped, crystal embellishments, and a...
Balmain x H&M Black/White Beaded Longsleeve Mini Dress sz 8
By Balmain
Located in New York, NY
Limited Edition Balmain x H&M Black/White Beaded Longsleeve Mini Dress.
Pierre Balmain Sheer Mini Dress Embellished w/Silver Sequins & Beads
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Studio City, CA
Pierre Balmain sheer cocktail dress embellished with silver sequins and clear bugle beads.
Balmain Beaded Stripe Mini Dress
By Balmain
Located in London, GB
Elaborate embellishment and intricate needlework are some of Balmain's core house codes. This mini dress is cut from black mesh and decorated with a multitude of kaleidoscopic beads ...
Balmain Embroidered mini dress
By Balmain
Located in Montgomery, TX
Love the exquisite detail! White silk mini dress with multi-bead embroidery. Balmain dress has exaggerated shoulders, cap sleeves, a V-neck and is fully lined.
Balmain Fringed Beaded Velvet Mini Dress Fr 38 Uk 10
By Balmain
Located in London, GB
Balmain fringed beaded velvet mini dress. Black. Sleeveless, strapless. 100% Cotton; fabric2: 82% polyamide, 18% elastane; embroidery: 90% glass, 10% brass.
Balmain Runway Geometric Beaded Velvet Mini Dress - Size US 4
By Balmain
Located in London, GB
Balmain Runway Geometric Beaded Velvet Mini Dress -Look 45 at Balmain Fall 2015 runway show -Luxurious beaded geometric motif over super soft velvet -Beaded fringe details to the ...
NEW BALMAIN BEIGE and BLACK EVENING SILK BEADED DRESS 36 - 4
By Balmain
Located in Montgomery, TX
BALMAIN Beige and Black Fitted silhouette dress Back zip closure Long sleeves Trimmer with Beads Content: silk Size 36 or US 4 Brand new.
New BALMAIN Embellished black mini dress
By Balmain
Located in Montgomery, TX
Love the exquisite detail! Black mini dress with multi-bead embroidery. Balmain dress has strapless design and is fully lined.
1990's Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Fully Beaded Dress with Rhinestone Trim
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1990's Pierre Balmain Haute Couture by Oscar de la Renta fully beaded tan midi dress.
Pierre Balmain by Oscar de la Renta Haute Couture Grey Wool Lesage Bead Dress
By Pierre Balmain, Oscar De La Renta
Located in Toronto, ON
Pierre Balmain haute couture dress by Oscar de la Renta.
Vintage 1965 Pierre Balmain Couture Ivory Beaded Lace Strapless Bridal Gown
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Pierre Balmain Haute Couture ivory metallic embroidered lace gown dating back to his 1965 runway collection. This iconic designer created a very sculptural quality which...
1969 Pierre Balmain Haute-Couture Green Velvet Beaded Jeweled Gown & Tassel Wrap
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Pierre Balmain Haute-Couture documented green silk-velvet ensemble dating back to his opulent 1969 collection. This iconic designer created a very sculptural quality whi...
Vintage 1950's Pierre Balmain Couture Creme Beaded Embroidered Silk Bridal Gown
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking mid-1950's creme silk satin ballgown attributed to Pierre Balmain. This iconic designer created a very sculptural quality which was always allied with a ladylike essence...
1954 Pierre Balmain Couture Beaded Satin Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pierre Balmain created a very sculptural quality which was always allied with a ladylike essence. His garments have a body and a shape of their own. This absolutely stunning French c...
Pierre Balmain Couture Leopard Print Gown with Beaded Belt
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
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1960s Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Beaded Silk Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Rockwood, ON
This stunning dress is a numbered haute couture gown by Balmain.
1960s Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Lesage Beaded Velvet Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Rockwood, ON
Excellent condition. The dress is fully lined in a fine black silk through the body and cream silk within the sleeves.
Vintage 1967 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Beaded Lesage Satin Dress and Jacket
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Pierre Balmain Paris cocktail dress set dating back to his 1967 Fall/Winter collection. Pierre Balmain worked under Robert Pigiuet, Molyneux, and Lucian Lelong, where he...
John Galliano Fall Winter 2007 exquisite black silk and velvet gown
By John Galliano
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare and exquisite John Galliano black velvet gown with silk and lace details from the Fall Winter 2007 collection. As seen on the runway. Undoubtedly one of the most special pieces ...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
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...
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...
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....
I. Magnin Vintage 1960s Graphic Black + White Print Silk Mod Coat
By I. Magnin
Located in Sparks, NV
Fantastic black and white silk coat in a graphic mod print by I. Magnin. Details: Fully Lined Front Pockets Front Button and Snap Closure Marked Size: Not Marked Estimated ...
2005 Versace by Donatella Rhinestone Medusa Backless Lavender Chiffon Gown IT42
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This new-with-tags lavender gown from Versace’s 2005 collection features a structured sheer bodice adorned with tonal piping and allover rhinestone embellishments. The contoured pane...
$1,438
Size: Recommended Size; UK 4-6
1999 Gianni Versace Couture Sparkly Pastel Pink Strapless Bustier Cocktail Dress
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Sheffield, GB
A superbly crafted Gianni Versace Couture dress from 1999. Designed from a pastel pink linen with a silver metallic lamé textured finish, the dress has a hand stitched pleated ruffle...
Paco Rabanne dress Haute Couture Spring 1989
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - (Made in France) Dress made of a metal pastille top and a silk crepe skirt. A Fashion show prototype from the 1989 Spring-Summer Haute Couture Collection. Composition ...
Paco Rabanne top Summer 2001
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - Silvery metallic mesh top with straps made of transparent bakelite and silvery metal. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 34FR/36FR. 2001 Spring-Summer Coll...
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
$4,952
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Extra Large Louis Vuitton Marin Bag Louis Vuitton Bag, Louis Vuitton Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This impressive 1970s Louis Vuitton bag features monogram canvas in very good condition, its leather part has very few stains and scratches. Its interior is in very good condition to...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Y2K 2000 Tuxedo Style Black Wrap Jacket Pants Suit 40
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
STUNNING GUCCI TAILORED PANT SUIT FROM TOM FORD'S FOR GUCCI A Gucci by Tom Ford pants suit Stunning piece consisting of pants and jacket Made out of finest...
Beautiful Thierry Mugler Couture Dress Gown Rare
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
This arresting, floor-grazing Thierry Mugler Couture gown is a masterclass in architectural sensuality. Cut with Mugler’s signature anatomical precision, the bodice plays a daring ga...
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.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
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.