$960Sale Price|20% Off
CAROLINA HERRERA teal green cream black silk fully beaded crystal dress US2 S
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Minor tear at center back at slit. Some beads may have been missing. Yellowing at neckline, armhole and lining.
$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, ...
Vintage Judith Ann 1990s Black Silk Chiffon Fully Beaded 90s Duster Vest Medium
By Judith Ann
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage early 90s JUDITH ANN black silk chiffon fully beaded sleeveless duster maxi vest ! Features thousands of hand-sewn black seed beads throughout.
Beautiful 1950s Edward Abbott Demi Couture 50s Champagne Beige Silk Beaded Dress
By Edward Abbott
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely beautiful vintage late 1950s EDWARD ABBOTT champagne beige silk brocade beaded demi couture wiggle dress! Stunning silhouette that really flatters the body.
Vintage Lillie Rubin 1990s Amazing Fully Beaded Sequined Pearl Silk Fringe Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Heavily hand beaded black seed beads throughout the skirt. Gold and silver sequins and beads hand-sewn onto the bodice in a tromp o'lei effect that resembles a sweetheart neckline.
$225Sale Price|49% Off
Mod Bold Sequined & Beaded Sleeveless Sheath Dress Designed by Harper 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Mod bold beaded & sequinned sleeveless geometric chevron sheath dress designed by Harper The stylish loose boxy sac style sheath is designed with a mosaic of gold bugle beads; comb...
F/W 2001 Bob Mackie 'Foreign Intrigue' Runway Beaded Purple Mini Slip Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The sheer base is adorned with shimmering black and iridescent beads, while delicate bead fringe trims the scalloped hem.
Dolce & Gabbana Chartreuse Lace Mini Dress with Red Bead Embroidery, FW 1999
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Dolce & Gabbana ▪ Creative Director: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Chartreuse Chantilly lace, crimson red stretch silk satin ▪...
S/S 2004 Chloe by Phoebe Philo Black Beaded Heart Racerback Knit Dress
By Chloé
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Spring/Summer 2004 collection, this beautiful little black dress features a scoop neckline, racerback, flare at the skirt, and is made complete with beaded heart pendant det...
Dolce & Gabbana Couture Wood Beaded Jute Fringe Dress with Crystals, SS 2005
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
The bodice and halter neck are intricately embellished with wooden beads, forming a lattice pattern. The dress is designed to fit closely to the body, accentuating the figure, and is...
Vintage garden party chique beaded bodice flower design empire waist long dress
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
The bodice is adorned with delicate glass beads, and the dress fastens at the back with a metal YKK zipper.
1960s Sydney North Size 6 Beige Khaki Tan Beaded Sequin Vintage 60s Dress
By SYDNEY NORTH
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and extremely flattering 1960 SYDNEY NORTH beige / khaki beaded dress! Features a front high neck, with plunging back.
Sheer Indian Black Silk and Gold Bead Kaftan Coat - M-L, 1980s
Located in Tucson, AZ
This single garment has the power to elevate the humblest outfit and would be a perfect travel or resort piece; it could even be worn as a bathing suit cover up! Collarless sheer b...
Vintage Bob Mackie 20s Inspired Beaded Gatsby Flapper Black Dress size 4
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Bob Mackie Fully Beaded Mini Black Dress Designer Size 4 Measurements: Length - 33 inches + fringe, Bust - 32/34, Waist - 28, Hips - 34.
1920 Blackshire Exquisite French Beaded & Ruffled Lace Dress w/ Matching Jacket
Located in Gresham, OR
An exquisite 1920s Blackshire black silk lace dress with tiers of ruffle detailing in skirt and a matching jacket. Neckline and low scoop back are embellished with faux pearls and be...
F/W 1988 Bob Mackie Runway Beaded Purple Ostrich Feather Mini Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This fabulous dress is complete with plumes of ostrich feathers that drop from a beaded/sequined rope that wraps around the hips. The perfect encapsulation of Mackie's grand designs,...
1970s Halston Couture Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage 70s HALSTON Couture black silk chiffon beaded dress and sash belt or head scarf! Features a separate black silk chiffon slip with three layers of chiffon and nude...
Carmen Marc Valvo Chic Gunmetal Metallic Cocktail Dress Hand Beaded Trim Size 4
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A european textered metallic in shades of gunmetal and silver is embellished with beads and sequins on front neckline and on the sleeves.
1970 Pauline Trigere Black Silk Chiffon 30s-Inspired Dress w/ Beaded Starburst
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely early 1970s Pauline Trigere black silk chiffon dancing dress--flowing and graceful in a 1930s-inspired design with dramatic beaded and rhinestone starburst design at neckline.
NWT $14860 Roberto Cavalli Gold Fully Beaded Open Back Dress Gown Italian 40
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Elegant and Chic - All it's about Roberto Cavalli gold fully beaded gown. Fully embellished with beads over the nude color tulle, Fully lined in nude color silk.
NWT Vintage Roberto Cavalli Fully Beaded Green Mesh Cocktail Corset Dress 40
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Vintage Roberto Cavalli Fully Beaded Cocktail Dress Italian Size 40 - US 4 Color - Green Fully Beaded Over the Mesh Nude Color Build-in Corset with Lining Side Snaps Closure Made...
Stunning Yves Saint Laurent by Alber Elbaz Bugle Beaded Sheath, F/W 2000
By Alber Elbaz for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Yves Saint Laurent by Alber Elbaz Fully Bugle Beaded Sheath from the 2000's. Simple yet elegant cut as a hand embroidered liquid pour of east-west silvered bugle beads.
Fabrice New York Vintage Evening Gown Spectacular Crystal Beads Grey Silk Sz L
By Fabrice New York Couture
Located in Palm Desert, CA
At first, the label catered to an exclusive clientele: a fully-beaded evening gown came with a price tag of around $8,000.
Alexander McQueen silk animal print beaded off shoulder evening dress, fw 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen silk evening dress ▪ Brass beaded bands with amber stones ▪ Long full sleeves gathered at the top and cuffs ▪ Montage animal print ▪ Floor-length skirt ▪ IT 4...
Navy blue crêpe beaded cocktail dress with silk chiffon sleeve Circa 1920's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue crêpe beaded cocktail dress with silk chiffon sleeve. Snap closure on the cuffs.
NWT Alberta Ferretti Red Silk Beaded Tassel Lace Long Dress Italian 42
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Alberta Ferretti S/S 2017 Collection Beaded & Embroidered Red Long Dress Designer size 42 - US 6 ( will fit size 8 also - please check measurements) 100% Silk, Exclusively Embroi...
NWT ROBERTO CAVALLI Silk Beads Sequin Embellished Kimono Caftan Dress It. 46
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT ROBERTO CAVALLI Silk Embellished Kimono Dress Italian Size 46 - will fit bigger size also - please check measurements. 100% Silk, Beads & Sequins Embellishment, Four Buttons Clos...
Vintage J. Reynolds Black + Teal Sequin Lace Beaded Fringe Strapless Sexy Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beaded fringe hem looks amazing on the dance floor!
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Bob Mackie Leopard Print Fully Beaded Dress with Feather Bolero size S
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Bob Mackie Leopard Print Fully Beaded Dress + Feather Bolero Label size missing, approx.
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...
BOB MACKIE Purple Open Back Tea Length Gown with Beaded Bodice and Sleeves
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bob Mackie purple silk open back tea length gown with beaded bodice and sleeves. This gown is purple with multi-colored beads that decorate the bodice and sleeves in a swirl and str...
Sleeveless Plum Floral Glass Bead Sack Dress with Gold Piping - M, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Areas where beads were missing have been painstakingly re-beaded by hand with age-appropriate exact replicas of originals.
Roberto Cavalli “Mary J Blidge” Royal Blue Draped Jersey Beaded Dress Size 6
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A very special royal blue imported draped jersey gown with hand beaded inset bust. It has a very intricate bustier built in the inside of the dress.
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silver Grey Beaded Floral Slip Gown Maxi Dress Bridal
Located in Leonardo, NJ
great for bride, bridal, wedding festivities Les Habitudes 1990's Vintage Meant to look antique-y Not sure of the material, likely a silk blend Hand embroidery and beading on the fl...
Versace black lurex beaded one-sleeve trained evening dress, fw 2013
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Black trained evening dress ▪ Mesh sleeve and side panel with beading and embroidery ▪ Choker neck fastening ▪ Built-in mesh corset and bodysuit ▪ IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4 ▪ F...
Alessandro Dell'Acqua 1990s Tan Carmael Wool Vintage 90s Beaded Sleeveless Dress
By Alessandro Dell'Acqua
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1990s ALESSANDRO DELL'ACQUA tan / caramel wool beaded dress! Features a 'sunburst' pattern of amber brown beads on the left side.
Chic Vintage Black Cocktail Dress by Bellville Sassoon with Bead Detail
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress by Bellville Sassoon. The dress has a low boat neckline, and decorative beading across the bust and waist. The dress is fully lined and has a central ba...
Chic 1960s Black Large Plus Size Beaded Vintage 60s Wool Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Black and clear hand-sewn seed beads down the center and around the elegant neckline.
1990S GIORGIO ARMANI Black & White Silk Chiffon Fully Beaded Bias Strapless Coc
By Giorgio Armani
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIORGIO ARMANI Black & White Silk Chiffon Fully Beaded Bias Strapless Cocktail Dress
1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Watercolor Demi Couture Beaded Silk Vintage 50s Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Thousands of hand-sewn seeds beads throughout. Attached bow self belt at waist.
Tom Ford for Gucci Spring-Summer 2000 beaded python print shift dress
By Tom Ford
Located in London, GB
Tom Ford for Gucci Spring-Summer 2000 beaded python print shift dress
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
1960S MR BLACKWELL Black Silk Faille Bias Beaded Fringe Mod Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S MR BLACKWELL Black Silk Faille Bias Beaded Fringe Mod Cocktail Dress
1970S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Geometric Cut Out Low & Backless Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1970S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Geometric Cut Out Low & Backless Gown
1980S KLEINFELD Ivory & Gold Silk Faille Hand Beaded And Embroidered Gown With
Located in New York, NY
1980S KLEINFELD Ivory & Gold Silk Faille Hand Beaded And Embroidered Gown With Matching Jacket
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
Rare 1990 Versace Atelier Egyptian One-of-a-Kind Heavily Beaded Runway Gown
By Atelier Versace, Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High neck sleeveless dress fashioned of rich green damask silk; adorned throughout with weighty hand beaded brass and gold tone beads with an Egyptian flair.
Red beaded evening dress with see-through tulle Gai Mattiolo The Red Carpet
By Gai Mattiolo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red beaded and passementerie evening dress with see-through tulle on the side.
F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Rhinestone Beaded Plunge Silver Beige Lace Mini Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This silver embellished lace mini dress from Gucci’s Fall/Winter 2000 collection, designed under Tom Ford’s creative direction, is covered in beads and rhinestones. The mini features...
Vintage Ann Lawrence Blue + Black Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Beaded Mermaid Gown
By Ann Lawrence
Located in San Diego, CA
Mermaid style flared hem in a wonderful royal blue silk brocade, with rows of black sequins and beads. Sequin floral applique at top left shoulder, with two black velvet panels.
Wonderful 1990s Vintage Katherine Hamnett Black Velvet Wiggle Dress w/ Beads
By KATHERINE HAMNETT
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage Katherine Hamnett black velvet dress, with intricate beading detail at neck (in front and back), that makes for a bib-like effect. Rayon/Silk blend. The perfect lit...
Printed evening dress with red beads embellishment Gai Mattiolo Love to Love
By Gai Mattiolo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed evening dress with red rhinestone embellishment and extra long sleeves. Main fabric composition: 92% polyester, 8% lycra. Lining composition: 100% polyester Invisible zip cl...
1970s Holly’s Harp Black Pearl Bead Encrusted Vintage 70s Silk Jersey Midi Dress
By Holly Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Hundreds of hand-sewn glass beads in turquoise blue, orange, and yellow. White and pink pearls also hand-sewn amongst he beads.
1950S PIERRE BALMAIN Black & Blue Haute Couture Silk Organza Beaded Trained Gow
By Pierre Balmain
Located in New York, NY
The beading is done in an abstracted ombré, reflecting the hand dyed ombré in the silk. The beads are of the high quality hand faceted kind, which sparkle in the evening light, added...
1990s CD GREENE Couture Beaded Silk Jersey Cut - Out Sexy Vintage 90s Gown Dress
By CD GREENE
Located in San Diego, CA
Criss cross beads cover the breast - thousands of hand-sewn black beads.
Vintage 1920's Lilac Beaded Flapper Dress Roaring twenties flapper dress UK 8
Located in Nashville, TN
Condition: This dress is in near vintage condition. Some light bead loss, which is natural for a piece this age.
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture Amber Beaded Halter Gown c. 1969–early 1970s
By Givenchy
Located in Kingston, NY
A museum‑grade haute couture gown by Hubert de Givenchy, featuring a shimmering amber‑toned sequin and paillette‑encrusted halter bodice and softly gathered flowing silk chiffon skir...
Yves Saint Laurent Silver Glass Bugle Bead Silk Evening Shift Dress, FW 2000
By Alber Elbaz for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Yves Saint Laurent ▪ Creative Director: Alber Elbaz ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Fabric: Glass, Silk ▪ Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ ...
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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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.
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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.