1960s Julius Garfinckel Blue and Green Boucle Beaded Mink Fur Trim A Line Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand-sewn beads and sequins throughout the bodice and sleeves.
1960s Julius Garfinckel Blue and Green Boucle Beaded Mink Fur Trim A Line Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand-sewn beads and sequins throughout the bodice and sleeves.
J. MENDEL Vintage Grey Silk Evening Gown w. Long Train Maxi Dress w. Slit Bead
By J Mendel
Located in Leonardo, NJ
J. Mendel Vintage Grey Beaded 100% Silk Can wear the straps open or scrunch them tight High front slit Invisible back zip Extra long train Under the bust is very tight, needs a 32 ba...
Roberto Cavalli dress in black chiffon with sequined top and beaded neckline
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black chiffon dress, embroidered with sequins in black, silver, grey and green shades; embroidered with green and brown pearls at the neckline. French size 36 armpit to armpit 39cm
1960s Jack Bryan Yellow Silk Rhinestone Beaded 60s A-Line Dress + Jacket Suit
By Jack Bryan, Jack Bryan by Dupuis
Located in San Diego, CA
Matching jacket has hundreds of hand-sewn rhinestones, sequins, beads and pearls around the collar and each pocket at the waist.
$876Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous 90s Sz 6 Silk Chiffon Black + Silver + Gold Sequin Beaded Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1990s vintage black silk chiffon beaded cocktail dress! Features layers of luxurious black silk chiffon, with thousands of hand-sewn sequins, beads and rhinestones throughout.
S/S 1999 Atelier Versace Documented Runway Black Beaded Gown worn by Carmen Kaas
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Versace ATELIER Runway Black Beaded Gown S/S 1999 Collection Italian Size 38 - US 4 Actual Runway sample worn by Carmen Kaas Color: Black Retail back in 1999 was $57,600 Meas...
Cher Bob Mackie Met Gala 1985 Silk Beaded Sequin Sheer Vintage 80s Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1980s BOB MACKIE 1985 silk chiffon beaded and sequin evening gown ! Very similar to the one Cher famously wore to the 1985 MET Gala with Mackie, himself.
1960S Ivory Beaded Silk Radzimir Cap Sleeve Couture Detailed Gown With Slight E
Located in New York, NY
1960S Ivory Beaded Silk Radzimir Cap Sleeve Couture Detailed Gown With Slight Empire Waistline & Waist Bow
1970S ALFRED BOSAND Cranberry Red Beaded Silk Chiffon Demi Empire Waist Gown Wi
By Alfred Bosand
Located in New York, NY
Lined in satin backed crepe for a luxurious feel, beautifully finished by hand, exceptional quality. 1970S ALFRED BOSAND Cranberry Red Beaded Silk Chiffon Demi Empire Waist Gown Wit...
Beautiful Vintage Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Silver Metallic Beaded Gown Dress
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s BADGLEY MISCHKA Couture quality metallic silver gray strapless evening gown! Features a fitted boned lace bodice with silver sequins hand-sewn throughout. Flatt...
1960s Pat Sandler for Highlight 60s Black Chiffon Beaded Paillette Vintage Dress
By Highlight, Pat Sandler
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960ss Pat Sandler for Highlight black silk chiffon dress, with thousands of paillettes! Layers and layers of black silk chiffon on the skirt, that looks absolutely breatht...
Vintage Pamela Dennis Couture Charcoal Grey Beaded 90s Midi Halter A Line Dress
By Pamela Dennis / Bergdorf Goodman, PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE
Located in San Diego, CA
Fitted bodice features thousands of hand-sewn beads, sequins, pearls and rhinestones throughout.
COUTURE c.1920's Black Silk Georgette Floral Glass Beaded Flapper Evening Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Couture c.1920's black silk georgette beaded flapper dress. Multicolor floral glass beaded embellishment along front, hemline, neckline, and cuffs.
Tom Ford coral viscose crepe beaded evening dress with train, fw 2013
By Tom Ford, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Tom Ford; coral viscose crepe evening dress with train and Pop Art inspired beading Fall-Winter 2013
NWT Talbot Runhof Size 4 Gold Silk Beaded Embroidered Fit n Flare Cocktail Dress
By Talbot Runhof
Located in San Diego, CA
NWT TALBOT RUNHOF gold silk beaded and embroidered silk fit n’ flare dress ! Brand new, with original Neiman Marcus tags still attached.
Incredible 1950s Vintage Black Sequin Beaded Wool 50s Wiggle Evening Dress Gown
By Boutique by Miss Ruth, Miss Ruth
Located in San Diego, CA
Breathtaking 1950s black wool knit couture fully sequined and paillete full length evening wiggle dress! This gem was made in Hong Kong, with the sought-after "Boutique by Miss Ruth"...
Lillie Rubin Black Full Length Beaded Column Gown w Illusion Sleeves – L, 21st C
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Tucson, AZ
Column gown of black silk sprinkled all over with black aurora borealis bugle beads; beaded silk chiffon illusion sleeves. Lightly padded shoulders and bust.
F/W 2007 Christian Dior Haute Couture by John Galliano Black Velvet Beaded Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The dress is constructed of luxurious black velvet with hand-beaded accents throughout. The dress is made complete with a built-in silk satin sash that wraps around and drapes at the...
1960s Jack Bryan Ivory and White Crochet Lace Beaded Vintage Maxi Dress / Gown
By Jack Bryan
Located in San Diego, CA
Features a hand crochet lace bodice, which is adorned with hundreds of dangling white beads on the front and back. Chic full length white skirt.
Thierry Mugler "Solo in the Spotlight" Beaded Tulle Mermaid Dress Gown Rare
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare mid 90's Thierry Mugler strapless mermaid style evening gown with elongated bodice of handsewn black paillettes and skirt fashioned of layers of black chiffon. Lined. A very d...
F/W 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Red Rhinestone Beaded Black Tube Dress
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful black Gianni Versace strapless dress designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter 1999 collection, the same rhinestone and beading technique was seen in...
SADIE NEMSER c.1920’s Art Deco Silk Beaded Cubist Flapper Couture Dress
By SADIE NEMSER
Located in Thiensville, WI
A drop waist dress with a scoop neckline; sheer long sleeves; drop waist; complimenting bead work and embroidery detailing on front yoke, back yoke and hem; front pleated detailing; ...
1960s Lime Green Vintage Beaded + Sequined 60s Bright Mod Shift Dress w/ Pearls
Located in San Diego, CA
Features hand-sewn iridescent sequins and beads at bust, with pearls lining the collar. Jackie O style that exudes class and fashion!
Gene Shelly Vintage 1960s Mocha Brown Bouclé Pearls Wine Beads Wiggle Dress XS/S
By Gene Shelly Boutique Internationale, Gene Shelly
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Gene Shelly 1960s evening dress in mocha bouclé accented with metallic wine-colored seed beads and faux pearls! The seed beads form a jeweled collar and graduate out to dots of beads...
Vintage 1960's yellow sequin beaded cocktail dress wiggle dress UK 12 US 8
Located in Nashville, TN
This breathtaking 1960's yellow knitted wool dress, embellished in its entirety with clear iridescent sequins, and finished with floral beaded details in yellow rocaille beads, and i...
Beautiful 1960s 60s Gino Charles Beaded Raw Silk Taupe A - Line Vintage Dress
By Gino Charles
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing, and so beautiful 1960s Gino Charles, for I Magnin taupe raw silk dress! Stunning coral beaded neckline, with functional horn buttons up the bodice.
1970s Zandra Rhodes Red Silk Chiffon Print Boho London Maxi Dress w Bead Details
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Zandra Rhodes Red Silk Chiffon Print Boho London Maxi Dress w Bead Details. Victorian revival style typical of Ms.
Rogaire London Vintage 70s Custom Evening Dress W/Mink & Beaded Trim Size 10-12
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This dress was custom-made in London England for a worldwide traveler who was based in Beverly Hills. This gown has a very modern sculptural quality to it, very much in the spirit of...
1960s Demi Couture Sheer Beaded Lace Mini Cocktail Dress with Chiffon Wrap
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Exquisite anonymous 1960s cranberry and gold red lace demi couture cocktail dress featuring an exquisite floral lace design with hand beading and gold metallic thread embroidery. Unb...
Chic Pamella Roland Light Purple Lilac Beaded Bib Collar Bubble Grecian Dress
By Pamella Roland
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Pamella / Pamela Roland dress! Prettiest light purple lilac silk fabric, that drapes in all the right areas. Oversized rhinestone attached bib collar, with three hook-and-ey...
Dolce and Gabbana “SPECIAL PIECE” Black Lace Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 40/4-6
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Palm Desert, CA
“Special Piece” label is available only in Dolce & Gabbana Boutiques. It is a very limited pieces that are highest quality/ highest priced items in a boutique. Purchased in Milan for...
HAUTE COUTURE INTERNATIONAL 1960's Black Beaded and Sequin Lace Gown Size 6
By HAUTE COUTURE INTERNATIONAL
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Haute Couture International gown is composed of a black beaded and sequin lace. There is a side slit and center back zipper closure.
EAVIS & BROWN Black Velvet Heavily Beaded Strapless Gown with Chiffon Size 2 4
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Eavis & Brown design is composed of black velvet with chiffon godets and heavy beaded embellishment. There is a center back zipper closure, and interior waist belt and boned bus...
MILDRED 1960's Pink and Yellow Chiffon Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mildred cocktail dress is composed of a pink and yellow chiffon with floral pattern. Features a beaded bodice. There is a center back zipper closure, with satin belt.
Vintage 1960's Black Brocade Cocktail Dress with Beaded Neckline Size 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage design is composed of a black brocade and features a hand embellished neckline. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-...
NWT $6950 Roberto Cavalli Tiger Silk Beaded Embellished Kimono Dress Gown It. 38
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tiger pattern dazzling black dress with golden and metallic handcrafted beads. Classy and chic, this Kimono style design is presented with a high leg slit at the front for a dangero...
BOB MACKIE Burnished Red Silk Dress with Black Beaded Bow Neckline Size 8
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bob Mackie cocktail dress is composed of a burnished silk with a black beaded neckline and bow detail. There is a center back zipper closure and zippers at the sleeve ends.
VICTORIA ROYAL Pink Gown with Beaded Bodice and Jersey Skirt Size 2 4
By Victoria Royal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victoria Royal gown features a beaded bodice with a jersey skirt. There is a center back zipper closure with hook and eye.
Travilla Black Sequin Beaded Cocktail Dress with Feather Hem Size Small Medium
By Travilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Travilla cocktail dress is composed of an embellished lace, adorned with sequins and beading. There is a center back zipper. In excellent condition. Made in USA. **Please cro...
Custom 1960's Sapphire Blue Beaded Gown with Sequins Size Small Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress features heavy embellishment with beading and sequins in hues of blue. There is a leaf motif in beading and iridescent sequins. Center back zipper closure. In excellent vi...
Alberta Ferretti Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Understated Dress with Raw Finish 10
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an Alberta Ferretti design. The dress is a full length and is composed of a fine silk with raw edges. It features black beading and embellishment. There is a v-neck and back....
Vintage 1950's Satin Beaded Embroidered Frank Usher Hoop Dress UK 8 US 4
By Frank Usher
Located in Nashville, TN
Condition: This dress is in perfect vintage condition. with very light bead loss and some small areas where the silver lurex running stitches have lifted.
Silver Hand Beaded Rhinestone Gown w Raspberry Silk Lining & Back Slit Size S
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fabulous gown is composed of hand beaded chiffon with rows of rhinestones, fitted waist, a plunging back, and a back slit which is perfectly accented by the raspberry lining.
1980s Oleg Cassini Size 6 Black Beaded Vintage 80s Cut - Out Rayon Mini Dress
By Oleg Cassini, Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet classic late 80s Black Tie OLEG CASSINI black beaded mini dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn seed beads throughout the front and back bodice.
1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Size 12 / 46 Beaded Light Blue 80s Silk Gown + Bolero
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational early 1980s VICKY TIEL COUTURE light skin blue strapless beaded ball gown and matching lace bolero jacket !
1950s Cerulean Blue Sz 6 Silk Lurex Showgirl Mermaid Gown Bolero Beaded Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Cropped bolero jacket features hundreds of hand-sewn pearls and beads. Avant Garde style, with cut-out on the back of the bolero, and hook-and-eye closure at front center.
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Escada 1990’s Black Silk and Tulle Gown w/ Heavily Beaded Bodice - Size 38
By Escada
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Escada Black Silk Sleeveless Gown w/ Multi Colored Beaded Bodice and a multi layer tulle skirt is a size 38.
Vintage 1960's Pink & Silver Lurex Beaded Frank Usher Evening Gown UK 8-10
By Frank Usher
Located in Nashville, TN
The rounded bateau cut neckline, is framed by a border of pink and silver lined bugle beads and pearlescent champagne pink coloured beads.
$476Sale Price|20% Off
Wonderful Carmen Marc Valvo Early 90s Hot Pink Fuchsia Beaded Vintage Silk Dress
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in San Diego, CA
Encrusted with thousands of glass beads in red, green, silver, and pink, that form a tropical floral print throughout.
Vintage 1960's green paisley beaded Pat Sandler Cocktail dress UK 6 US 2
By Pat Sandler
Located in Nashville, TN
Washing instructions: This garment should be dry cleaned Fabric: Silk Brocade, sequins, glass beads, claw set glass rhinestones, silk taffeta lined.
1960s Malcolm Starr Attr. Size 2 /4 Rhinestone Beaded Cut Out 60s Maxi Dress
By Malcolm Starr
Located in San Diego, CA
Gold silk threading in between the beads. Cut-out just below the bust. There is a hidden metal zipper up the back with multiple hook-and-eye closures.
Oscar De la Renta Runway Fall 2007 Black Taffeta Heavily Beaded Dress-Size 2
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar De la Renta Runway Fall 2007 Black Silk Taffeta Heavily Beaded Dress-Size 2. This dress was look #35 in the Oscar De la Renta Fall 2007 Ready to Wear Fashion Show.
Bustier cocktail dress in black lace and red lycra with beads Romeo Gigli NEW
By Romeo Gigli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Bustier cocktail dress in black lace and red lycra with beads. Fabric composition: 100% polyester. Zip middle back and boned.
2000s Tuleh Lipstick Red Silk Fully Beaded Size 8 One Shoulder Vintage Y2K Dress
By Tuleh
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy early 2000s Y2K TULEH, by BRYAN BRADLEY red silk jersey one shoulder heavily beaded toga Grecian cocktail dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn red beads throughout.
NWT Donna Karan 90s Size 8 Navy Blue Beaded Handkerchief Hem One Shoulder Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in San Diego, CA
Thousands of hand-sewn iridescent seed beads throughout the entire dress. Super flattering fit, with lots of attention to details.
Vintage Oleg Cassini Size 2 1990s Black + Nude Beaded Silk Mini 90s Halter Dress
By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini, Oleg Cassini
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s OLEG CASSINI black and nude silk beaded and sequined halter mini dress! Features nude silk under a black silk mesh overlay/ Thousands of hand-sewn silver and black sequins a...
Gianfranco Ferre S/S 2002 Beaded Sequin Sheer Crochet Knit Black Maxi Dress Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianfranco Ferre S/S 2002 Beaded Sequin Sheer Crochet Knit Black Maxi Dress Gown IT 38 Excellent Condition
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.
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