Amazing Vintage Holly's Harp 1970s Black + Blue Beaded Silk Jersey Flapper Dress
By Holly Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Cris cross hand-sewn layers of black and blue beaded fringe on both the front and back bodice. Fabulous beaded hem.
Amazing Vintage Holly's Harp 1970s Black + Blue Beaded Silk Jersey Flapper Dress
By Holly Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Cris cross hand-sewn layers of black and blue beaded fringe on both the front and back bodice. Fabulous beaded hem.
VICKY TIEL Black Stretch Mesh Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 6 8
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vicky Tiel cocktail dress is composed of a stretch sheer mesh with a beaded iridescent trim. There is a center back zipper closure, with boned detail.
VICTOR COSTA Off White Iridescent Strapless Beaded Gown Size 2 4
By Victor Costa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victor Costa gown is composed of an off white layered mesh with iridescent cascading beaded applique. There is a center back zipper closure with interior boning and bra.
The NWT Alexander McQueen 2007 Velvet Beaded Flame Gown Entrance Maker!
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly coveted and now part of permanent museum collections is Alexander McQueen's 2007 sumptuous velvet flame gown. This is the final one in my inventory offered brand new and unwo...
LES HABITUDES 90's Couture Vintage Grey/Blue Beaded Bridal Wedding Dress Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created in an England atelier entirely by hand Vintage 1990's This ensemble is ELITE Grey/blue color, very very light toned, just a hint of ...
KAT DAUZIG Black Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress Beaded Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Kat Dauzig design is composed of a black silk crepe with a beaded empire waist detail. Features 3/4 length sleeves with a pleated round collar.
Loris Azzaro 1970's Pink Silver Beaded High Halter Neck Fit and Flare Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The high collar neckline is a thin band of clear sequins and silver beads. The high neckline is complemented by a sexy open back.
SUE WONG 00's Vintage Silk Black Beaded Evening Gown w. Train Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Sue Wong Vintage 2000's Jet black 100% silk outer Beaded Adjustable tie open back Pullover Size USA 6 but fits XS to Small NWT's, excellent condition, no flaws This dress is sooo hot...
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG black silk bead embellished wrap maxi dress US0 XS
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG black silk bead embellished wrap maxi dress US0 XS Reference: JACG/A00033 Brand: Diane von Furstenberg Material: Silk, Blend Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure...
Navy blue cocktail dress with beaded neckline and sleeves Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
The embroideries are made of beads, rhinestone and mini flower sequins. Zip in the middle back and hook& eye.
Vintage Oscar de la Renta 2009 Collection Black Beaded & Embroidered Dress 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Black Beaded & Embroidered Dress 2009 Collection Size label missing, approx. size 6 ( please check our measurements ) Black tulle embellished with white a...
Red sunray pleated evening dress with sequins and beaded work Lady Garbell
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red sunray pleated evening dress with sequins and beaded work. No fabric composition tag inside the dress but probably silk chiffon and rayon lining.
1960s Pat Sandler Vintage 2-Piece Beaded Lace Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
By Pat Sandler
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage 2-piece silk chiffon and scalloped beaded lace cocktail dress ensemble. The shell top is worn over the dress and can also be worn on its own.
See-through black silk chiffon evening dress with beaded work Alberta Ferretti
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
See-through Black silk chiffon evening dress with beaded work. Invisible zip closure on the left side.
1980's Oscar de la Renta Lavender Chiffon Beaded Evening Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Lavender silk chiffon beaded evening dress by Oscar de la Renta. Fabric has an all over devoree leopard print with white iridescent beading at the neckline and along the waistband.
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Beaded Silk Bridal Gown Wedding Dress Gloves
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching gloves Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory/taupe silk Iridescent glas...
1970S GALANOS Cranberry Red Paisley Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Crystal Beaded Go
Located in New York, NY
1970S GALANOS Cranberry Red Paisley Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Crystal Beaded Gown
STEPHEN YEARIK Royal Blue Silk Beaded Skirt Ensemble Size 4-6
By Stephen Yearick
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Stephen Yearik skirt ensemble is composed of a beaded silk in a vibrant blue hue. The top has a draped design and closure at the shoulder.
$505Sale Price|20% Off
CAROLINA HERRERA Size 6 Blue Multi Color Wool Beaded Back Zip Dress
By Carolina Herrera
Located in San Francisco, CA
Marked: 6 Measurements: Shoulder: 15 inches Bust: 34 inches Waist: 30 inches Hip: 36 inches Sleeve: 16.5 inches Length: 38 inches Sui Generis Reference: 135194 Categ...
Navy blue knit cocktail dress with beaded fringes embellishment Ritmo di Perla
By La Perla
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless Navy blue knit cocktail dress with beaded fringes embellishment. Knit composition: 100% rayon.
1980S Norma Kamali Rayon Crepe 40s-Inspired Black Dress w Beaded Shoulder Yoke
By Norma Kamali
Located in Gresham, OR
1980S Norma Kamali Rayon Crepe 40s-Inspired Black Dress w Beaded Shoulder Yoke: A wonderful 1940s inspired dress in a heavy black rayon/viscose crepe in classic 40s style w ruched f...
1980s Fabrice Couture Black Silk Ball Gown w White Baroque Bead & Sequin Bodice
By Fabrice
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Fabrice Couture Black Silk Ball Gown w White Baroque Bead & Sequin Bodice: A gorgeous and dramatic black and white themed ball gown with a very full skirt of silk taffeta and a...
Escada CHIC! & RARE One Sleeve Black Jet Hand-Beaded Chic Dress NWT Size 6
By Escada
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The entire gown is hand-beaded in faceted black jet beads. The drama comes from one long sleeve on the left arm and sleeveless right side.
Oleg Cassini Black Heavily Beaded Illusion Power Gown w Trumpet Skirt - S, 1980s
By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in Tucson, AZ
A power gown that goes "all in" on 1980s details, from wide shoulder pads to a trumpet skirt to a drop waist in between. It even has beaded fringe that keeps moving long after you st...
Tom Ford "WOW" $27K Bronze Beaded Cut-Out Mini Evening Dress New!
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tom Ford"s runway evening dress is a visually exciting entrance piece. Features hand beaded bronze bugle beads overlaid on silk net. Sexy style with a body hugging, plunging neckli...
Gucci by Tom Ford Early 2000s Nude Open Back Beaded Jersey Evening Gown IT40
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, BE
Delicate gunmetal bugle bead trim traces the neckline, back and asymmetric waist seam, adding subtle shimmer while highlighting the sculptural draping.
1990s Does 1970s Bright Orange Beads Crepe Chiffon Handkerchief Hem Halter Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Features a plunging neckline with hundreds of hand-sewn beads in hot pink, yellow, green, turquoise beads adorn the bust.
Rodarte Tie Dye Beaded Embroidered Silk Gown F/W 2013 Runway
By Rodarte
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The nude mesh bodice is embroidered with crimson roses that are adorned with hand-sewn blue, orange, red, and black crystal beads that double as glittering stamens. Size: 0 fits li...
Grey sleeveless evening dress with beaded work on the back and waist
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey sleeveless evening dress with beaded work on the back and waist and drag. Hidden zip and hook&eye on the left side.
2011 Oscar De La Renta Runway Sheer Mocha All-Over Beaded Maxi-Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in London, GB
The designer’s signature elaborate embellishments adorn the length of the dress; pewter metallic bugle beads are lined up horizontally, forming lines which weave around the body, fol...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.1999 Vtg Grey Sequin Beaded Lace Embellished Cutout Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Feel of lace fabric for exterior and satin fabric for interior. Floral lace is hand-beaded with multiple styles of beads and sequins, and varies between different shades of grey and ...
Pale pink silk jersey cocktail dress with rhinestone and beads strap Blumarine
By Blumarine
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink silk jersey cocktail dress with rhinestone and beads strap. Lining: acetate, nylon and silk. zip on the left side and hook&eye SIZE 44 (It) 40 (Fr) M
Vintage Oleg Cassini Black Tie Neiman Marcus Beaded Silk Evening dress size US 6
By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini, Neiman Marcus
Located in Maghera, GB
Thousands of smoky silver, pewter and taupe glass beads form elaborate scrolling florals, roses, leaves and paisley-inspired motifs across the silk, creating a beautiful shimmering e...
$243Sale Price|44% Off
Ritmo di Perla Vintage Black cocktail dress with Chiffon overlay Sequin Beads
By La Perla
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Sparkling sequins and bead detailing embellish the dress with just the right touch of glamour, making it perfect for any cocktail event, evening gathering, or special occasion.
Pale yellow evening dress with tulle, beads and sequin inset Lorena Sarbu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale yellow evening dress with tulle, beads and sequin inset. No fabric tag composition but probably rayon.
White beaded and sequin cocktail dress on wool jersey base Helen Wong
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White beaded and sequin cocktail dress on wool jersey base.
Vintage Oleg Cassini Bridal Ivory Gold Beaded Floral Evening Dress UK 14 US 10
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Maghera, GB
The elegant long-sleeved silhouette is decorated with sweeping radiating lines of bugle beads across the bodice, flowing into elaborate dimensional floral motifs at the shoulder and ...
1990s Michael Casey Pitch Black Bugle Bead & Crystal Mini Halter Dress w Fringe
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A perfect sample size 6 piece is in the classic Mackie style, entirely beaded in pitch black bugle beads with a flame-shaped fringe.
1960s Victoria Royale Ltd. Beaded Sequined Empire Mod Cocktail Dress in Black
By Victoria Royal
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Victoria Royale Ltd. Beaded Sequined Mod Cocktail Dress in Black: Empire waistline.
1990s Miu Miu Black Virgin Wool Sequin Beaded Vintage 90s Mini Dress
By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 1990s MIU MIU black virgin wool sequined / beaded mini dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn sequins and beads on each shoulder.
Carmen Marc Valvo Pale Silver-Blue Beaded Jacquard Sheath Gown & Bolero Jacket 8
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The bust is padded. The dress is beaded with iridescent crystal glass beads at the shoulder straps and center front, the design is branches.
Zandra Rhodes London Moon & Stars Printed Silk Bead Sequin Pearl Ruffle Dress
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The neckline is sewn with pearls and blue glass beads. 3/4 length full sleeves are trimmed in pearls and blue crystals.
Nicole Miller white ivory silver beaded sheer backless train wedding gown dress
By Nicole Miller
Located in Milano, Lombardia
It has a white silk lining, with a sheer overlay in ivory silk that is adorned all over with silver and white bead work The lining can be removed if a sheer look is preferred - it is...
2000s Gianni Versace by Donatella Purple Velvet Beaded Ruffle Gown with IT44
By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beaded velvet Gianni Versace Couture gown designed by Donatella Versace.
Silk purple cocktail dress with beaded work and velvet appliqué Bottega Veneta
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk purple cocktail dress with beaded work and velvet appliqué. Beads are on the bust and on the waist.
TERI JON Rickie Freeman iridescent purple silk beaded gown with shawl US14 3XL
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TERI JON Rickie Freeman iridescent purple silk beaded gown with shawl US14 3XL Reference: JHDN/A00129 Brand: Teri Jon Collection: by Rickie Freeman Material: Silk Color: Purple Patte...
Mollie Parnis Vintage 1970s 70s Metallic Silk Beaded Floral Print Mini Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Sparks, NV
Floral printed metallic silk mini dress with gold beaded trim by Mollie Parnis. Sheer sleeves and rear zip closure.
Valentino Rare Runway Jeweled Hand Beaded Silk Chiffon Dress Gown Hard to find
By Chanel, Valentino Garavani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the 20th - 21st century the exquisite fashion of Valentino Garavani was embraced by society and fashionistas over the world. When he retired in 2008 his brand of elegance, exqu...
1970s Samir Rust Brown Faux Suede Beaded Fringed Boho Vintage 70s Dress
By SAMIR
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s SAMIR rust colored faux suede spaghetti strap handkerchief hem boho beaded dress ! Features a soft faux suede with fringe at the neck and hem.
Backless pink silk chiffon draped evening dress with beaded back GF Ferré
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless Pink silk chiffon draped evening dress with beaded back . Invisible zip on the left side and hook&eye behind the neck.
1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo White Beaded Rhinestone Vintage 80s Bodycon Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 80s GIROGIO di SANT ANGELO white beaded and rhinestone encrusted bodycon dress ! Features a white lace rayon fabric with thousands of hand-sewn sequins, rhinestones...
Black guipure cocktail dress with sequin and beads all over Just Cavalli
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black guipure cocktail dress with sequin and beads all over with pleated cotton edge in the bottom.
Beautiful 1950s French Demi Couture Ivory Off White Beaded Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1950s ivory / off-white lightweight wool beaded bombshell dress ! Features a silk lace slip that peek through at the hem.
Black wool knit dress with beads embroidery Pierre Cardin Circa 1980's
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool knit dress with beads embroidery. shoulder pads. SIZE L
Fabrice Simon 1980's White Strapless Fully Beaded Lace Trim Mini Party Dress
By Fabrice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Strapless, fully boned and heavily beaded. Excellent condition - minimal bead loss.
Black asymmetrical silk cocktail dress with beads and sequin on shoulder Gucci
By Gucci
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black asymmetrical silk cocktail dress with beads and sequin on shoulder. Invisible zip on the right side.
$1,238Sale Price|24% Off
1960s An Original By Constantino White Beaded Couture Vintage Wedding Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 60s AN ORIGINAL BY CONSTANTINO white beaded, sequin, pearl long sleeve silk lace wedding dress !
Zuhair Murad 2023 Ivory white tulle silk corset floral beaded wedding mini dress
By Zuhair Murad
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The petals are traced and sprinkled with minute ivory beads and pearlescent sequins. Concealed back zip MADE IN LEBANON Composition: 100% PA Beading - 15% glass, 10% PVC, 35% Silk,...
CARMEN MARC VALVO 90's Vintage Silver Beaded Evening Gown Bridal Wedding Dress
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Carmen Marc Valvo Vintage 1990's Silver / Grey / Icy cool toned Delicate floral beaded pattern Looks like liquid silk, but it's not silk Sexy square neckline Size USA 12 - easily tai...
LORENA SARBU c. 2010-13 Royal Blue Silk & Silver Beaded Runway Gown SZ4 NWT
Located in Richardson, TX
The fitted bodice is lavishly hand embellished with densely applied silver seed beads and tiny silver sequins, meticulously arranged on an almost invisible layer of matching sapphire...
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.
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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.