VINTAGE 1930'S Aqua Silk Bias Gown with Silver Hand Beaded Applique Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Features rhinestone and beaded applique throughout. There are side snap closures.
VINTAGE 1930'S Aqua Silk Bias Gown with Silver Hand Beaded Applique Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Features rhinestone and beaded applique throughout. There are side snap closures.
BILL BLASS Color Block Contrast Velvet Gown wth Sequin & Beaded Sleeves Size 6-8
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bill Blass gown is composed of a black velvet and features sequin sleeves with beading. There is a center back zipper closure, shoulder pads, and boat style neckline. In excell...
1960's SAKS 5TH AVE Pink Floral Brocade Hand Beaded Cocktail Dress Sz 4
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage cocktail dress is composed of a pink floral brocade fabric embellished with sequins and beading. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. ...
Ceil Chapman Vintage Black Empire Waist Gown with Beaded Bodice, c 1950 sz 6-8
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It has an empire waist with a heavily beaded bodice at the bust. The jersey body of the dress has a sheath silhouette and a slit on the left side for ease of movement.
$440Sale Price|20% Off
1990s 90s Faux Fur Designer Black Shift Dress w/ Chains and Beads Made in Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Made in Italy, this beautiful dress consists of all-over faux fur, with beads mingled with silver chains at bust. Flattering shift style, that can easily carry you from day to night.
Travilla for Saks Fifth Ave Beverly Hills Beaded Lace and Silk Gown Size 16 NWOT
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A one of a kind evening gown, perfect for a summer wedding, and special enough to even be worn by the mother of the groom or bride. Custom design by TRAVILLA the famous Hollywood cos...
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar De La Renta F/W 2014 Blue Black Embroidered Beaded Corset Dress Gown US 4
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar De La Renta Indigo Blue Fully Embellished Long Dress Gown Designer size - US 4 F/W 2014 Runway Collection Indigo Blue Silk Embroidery, White Pearl-like Beads, Silver-tone Metal...
Vintage 1960's Gene Shelly Black and Gold Beaded Evening Dress UK 10-12 US 6-8
By Gene Shelly Boutique Internationale
Located in Nashville, TN
The neckline is embellished with a wide border of gold glass bugles beads, which are edged with a smaller border of small gold glass beads, which begin to scatter in the pattern alon...
New Oscar $5490 De La Renta S/S 2015 Silk Black Feather Beads Dress US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Oscar De La Renta Silk Taffeta Embellished Cocktail Dress S/S 2015 Collection Designer size US 8 ( please check measurements). 100% Silk Taffeta, Feathers, Beads and Sequins Embe...
NWT Oscar de la Renta $5490 S/S 2015 Green Silk Taffeta Feather Beads Dress US 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Oscar de la Renta Green Silk Taffeta Embellished Cocktail Dress S/S 2015 Collection US size - 6 ( please check measurements) 100% Silk Taffeta, Feathers, Beads and Sequins Embell...
1920's Art Deco Geometric Beadwork Black Silk Satin Flapper Evening Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An absolutely mesmerizing 1920's silk dress with an intriguing and dizzying beaded geometric motif. These Art Deco era beaded dresses are truly art to wear, and the Op Art adjacent d...
1920's Art Deco Charcoal Black Satin Silk Evening Dress with White Beading
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The beadwork has been wonderfully preserved with minimal bead loss. Few beads are missing upon close inspection not affecting the motif.
Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Prefall 2023 Look 71 Maxi heart embroidered dress
By Jeremy Scott, Moschino Couture
Located in CANNES, FR
Moschino Couture x Jeremy Scott Pre-Fall 2023 Collection – Look 71 Black crêpe maxi dress embroidered with a gold beaded heart motif. Italian size 38.
EMILIO PUCCI Embroidered Embellished Blue Maxi Dress Gown 42
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
This stunning piece has been crafted to perfection - note the sheer tulle inserts that sparkles with dozens beads. Simply add drop earrings and a clutch for the ultimate in after-dar...
Christian Dior Bill Gayten Spring 2012 Look 40 Maxi celadon crepe silk dress
By Christian Dior
Located in CANNES, FR
Christian Dior X Bill Gayten Spring/Summer 2012 Collection - Look 40 Long, strappy gown in celadon silk crepe, featuring lace inserts and an inset waistband embroidered with jet-bla...
VALENTINO BOUTIQUE 1980s Black Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress w/ 3D Floral Appliqués
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Richardson, TX
Constructed with voluminous organza "petals," the centers are densely gathered silk ribbon rosettes with hand-beaded black beaded domes in their centers. For closure, there is a sh...
1960s Macy's Iridescent Sequin Cream Knitted Shift Dress
By Macy's
Located in London, GB
Its original label reads “Made expressly for Macy’s in British Hong Kong”, an important centre for highly accomplished beaded and embellished eveningwear during the period, much of i...
Valentino Alessandro Michele Resort 2026 Butterfly silk embroidered dress
By Valentino Garavani, Alessandro Michele
Located in CANNES, FR
Valentino x Alessandro Michele Resort 2026 Collection Black silk crepe dress with sheer chiffon puff sleeves; the back features an embroidered motif of a sequined, multicolored bead...
Valentino Blush Pink Embellished Tulle Gown IT 40 Sleeveless Dress
By Valentino
Located in Krakow, PL
Brand: Valentino Size: IT 40 Color: Blush pink Details: Beaded bodice, full tulle skirt Closure: Back zipper Made in Italy
Jenny Packham Resort 2025 Maxi nude embroidered dress
By Jenny Packham
Located in CANNES, FR
Jenny Packham Resort 2025 Collection Nude tulle floor-length gown embellished with beads and sequins, over a pink base. US size 6. Very good condition.
Julian Joyce by Mandalay Vintage Y2K Black Lace Embellished Cocktail Dress
By Mandalay
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Julian Joyce by Mandalay Vintage Y2K era Jet black Delicate lace and embellishments throughout The roping around the straps that goes down the bust and center is so beautifully beade...
$549Sale Price|63% Off
UNWORN Emilio Pucci Embroidered Cady & Chiffon Silk Dress 40
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Exclusive EMILIO PUCCI evening cocktail dress Decorated with hand-embroidered embellishments Crafted from luxurious cady & chiffon silk Amazing pink-coralish color Dry Clean only...
Vintage Frank Usher Black Silk Evening Gown and Headband Set size UK 12 US 8
By Frank Usher, Frank Usher London
Located in Maghera, GB
A spectacular vintage two-piece evening ensemble by celebrated British occasionwear designer Frank Usher, comprising a full-length black silk gown and its original coordinating beade...
1960s Eliane Montigny French Couture Velvet and Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
I have not been able to spot a bead out of place, especially not the more delicate pyramid beads.
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2002 Silk gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Dubai, AE
Small mark at the bottom, one missing bead on the strap
McDonald dress by Julien McDonald circa 2002
By Julien Macdonald
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JULIEN MCDONALD - Collection circa 2002 under the artistic direction of Julien McDonald. Long, fully beaded pink silk dress featuring geometric patterns.
Gucci dress by Alessandro Michele, Winter 2016
By Alessandro Michele, Gucci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gold-tone metal jewelry, faux mother-of-pearl beads, and rhinestones. Size indicated: 36FR. Made in Italy.
NEW Missoni Pink "Barbie" Embllished Draped Cocktail Saree Style Dress 40
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning MISSONI cocktail dress Signature crochet knit Finest Rayon-Silk blend Beautiful hand-beaded glass embellishments Peferct for a special occassion Draping over the shoulder Ho...
2000s Silk Hot Pink & Black Sequin Bias Cut Floor Length Evening Maxi Dress Gown
Located in Sheffield, GB
Overall excellent condition despite the odd missing bead and sequin, though no major notable flaws to mention.
NAEEM KHAN Red and Gold Knit Egyptian Mystery Dress with Scarab Beetle, SZ SM
By Naeem Khan
Located in Richardson, TX
Knitwear pieces like this dress are an uncommon departure from Naeem Khan’s ultra-luxurious beaded eveningwear. The dress showcases graphic intarsia knitting with motifs heavily insp...
Roberto Cavalli Spring Summer 2005 Coral Runway Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The coral detailing intertwines with intricately hand-beaded, serpent-like elements, creating a striking three-dimensional effect.
Long printed silk evening dress CHRISTIAN LACROIX
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Button and buttonhole on the middle back. Beads on one of the shoulder strap. SIZE 36 (Fr)
NEW Emilio Pucci Black Velvet Silk Embroidered Kaftan Tunic Dress 40
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Wear it on its own with bare legs or channel refined elegance with tailored trousers and heels. With beaded details, a caftan neckline, and swingy bell sleeves, this Emilio Pucci dr...
NEW Emilio Pucci Silk Cady Embroidered Kaftan Maxi Dress Evening Gown 42
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Crafted in Italy from luxurious silk-cady, this unlined design has a loose fit, tasseled front ties and floral embellishments made from colorful beads and crystals. Team yours with a...
Louis Féraud Spring/Summer 1986 Black Dress — Sequined Butterfly Back
By Louis Feraud
Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR
DETAILS Brand: Louis Féraud Era: Spring/Summer 1986 Origin: Made in West Germany Color: Black Key features: Full-scale sequined and beaded butterfly back embroidery on sheer net, rhi...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Embellished Strapless Mini Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Dubai, AE
A stunning Roberto Cavalli strapless mini dress, fully embellished with sequins and beaded fringe. Designed with a built-in corset for a flattering, structured fit, this rare archive...
Rare Kate Moss for Topshop 2014 Silver Metallic Fringe Mini Dress Celebrity-Worn
Located in NICE, FR
This striking silver mini dress is fully hand-beaded, creating a richly textured, light-catching surface throughout.
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2012 Silk Chiffon Tan Embellished Grecian Gown w. Slit Maxi
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Roberto Cavalli SS12 look book Obviously makes a great pregnancy dress aso Alessandra Ambrosio Beige tan color Beaded with stones Huge front/side slit Very voluminous Greek goddess ...
Vintage embellished evening taffeta dress, 1960’s
Located in New York, NY
Statement evening dress in luxurious ivory taffeta, richly embellished with hand-applied beads, pearl and floral embroidery. The sculptural neckline, dramatic sleeve, fitted silhoue...
UNWORN Emilio Pucci Embroidered Signature Print Embroidered Maxi Dress Gown 42
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Details: A stunning piece by Emilio Pucci Made of finest printed fabric Signature print signed with "Emilio" all over Distressed designed faded zebra print Neckline with embellished ...
Top or Mini-Mini Dress in pink Lycra embroidered with rhinestones - French 1980s
Located in Toulon, FR
France Party or music hall top or mini-dress in powder pink stretch Lycra-Jersey, embroidered with glass beads and iridescent rhinestones. Large asymmetrical neckline with epaulettes...
NEW Emilio Pucci Signature Print Embellished Floral Maxi Dress Gown 40
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
DETAILS: Exclusive and gorgeous EMILIO PUCCI gown Vibrant colors with "Emilio" discreetly written all over V-Neck In the signature floral print Beautiful embellishments Full length g...
EMILIO PUCCI Peter Dundas 2PCS S/S 2013 Dragon Embroidery Silk Dress Bridal 40
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Two dresses included: Embroidered mesh dress with silk lining & second silk slip overlay dress Breathtaking embroidery made all by hand Made in Italy Dry Clean Only Size 40 US 6 ...
Mila Schön Circa 1968 Psychedelic Hand-Embroidered Evening Jumpsuit
By Mila Schon
Located in Toulon, FR
Entirely hand-embroidered with iridescent glitter, rhodoid sequins and pearlescent and purple glass beads. Embroidery of purple chenillettes yarn accentuating the glittery effect in ...
Louis Feraud Haute Couture 1986-1987 Fuchsia Taffeta Evening Gown
By Louis Feraud
Located in Toulon, FR
Bustier with plunging neckline bare back, entirely embroidered with jet beads, with large multicolored glass cabochons and rhinestones, simulating the stars of a starry night!
Elie Saab Spring 2010 Black Silk Gown with Gold and Silver Encrusted Shoulders
By Elie Saab
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The metallic embellishments consist of dense, overlapping sequins, and beads of various smooth and faceted finishings as well as intentional oxidation.
A velvet and muslin dress by Gérald Watelet – Paris, circa 2008
Located in Toulon, FR
The dress is embellished with a large trapezoidal cabochon and a fuchsia tuft of trimmings, both embroidered with glass beads. The bodice, which features an inner belt, is lined with...
MONIQUE LHUILLIER cream red floral embellished collar sheath dress
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Please refer to image gallery for thorough condition check. Beads are nearly falling off at collar and right shoulder.
Etro Spring 2019 Look 60 Maxi crepe silk floral dress
By Etro
Located in CANNES, FR
Etro Spring/Summer 2019 Collection - Look 60 Long black silk crepe dress embroidered with a multicolored floral motif featuring beads and sequins. Italian size 42.
1950s Couture Cobalt Blue Silk Chiffon Evening Dress With Matching Slip
Located in London, GB
There is a pretty appliqué rose design in blue rocaille beads and sapphire toned prong set crystal rhinestones to the left of the waistband beneath which a cascade of soft pleats fal...
1885 Midnight Blue Velvet Reception Gown with Embroidery Details
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1885-1890 France Reception or ceremonial gown in midnight blue silk velvet adorned with a cascade of baroque friezes embroidered with marcasite beads and black and gold cord tr...
Bob Mackie c 1991 Gold Sequin Fringe & Lace Embellished Mini Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Defining the waist is an intricately hand-beaded band featuring geometric bugle bead embroidery arranged in an Art Deco-inspired motif, adding both structure and contrast to the shim...
Christian Lacroix Fall 1998 Crinkled Taffeta Metallic Teal Off The Shoulder Gown
By Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The off-shoulder neckline is finished with gathered, ruched sleeve caps, while a wide lace band of black beads traces the bustline, adding textural contrast against the crinkled grou...
Valentino F/W 2006 RARE Runway Side Mesh Embellished Sequin Gown
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Cut as a floor-length black silk gown, it is defined by a sheer mesh panel sweeping diagonally across the bodice and down one side, intricately embroidered with beaded and sequinned ...
Louis Feraud 1985 Black Wine Lace Sequin Cocktail Dress Haute Couture
By Louis Feraud
Located in Toulon, FR
Large bubbled rosette in black taffeta embroidered with black beads, punctuating the hips with a row of pleated and wavy frou-frou.
Sleeveless pink suede dress with beadwork CHER MICHEL KLEIN
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless pink suede dress with beadwork ( shell, metal ring, raffia and beads) . Silk lining. New with tag THIS ITEM CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF FRANCE (because of the shells) SI...
Vintage 90s Moschino Couture! 90's Love and Money Embellished Red Dress
By Moschino Couture, Franco Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The spectacular hand-beaded dollar sign motif adorning the bodice is emblematic of Franco Moschino's signature commentary on fashion's relationship with money and status.
St John Couture Modern Silk Dress with 3D Shimmy Sexy Dangling Sequins Size 2.
By St. John
Located in Palm Desert, CA
What makes the dress spectacular is a combinatin of flat printed sequins with dangling printed sequins that move when you wear it and visually give it a 3D effect. Hand beaded on the...
Roberto Cavalli Strapless Rhinestone Bust Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Roberto Cavalli dress features a gently corseted bust, embellished with crystals and beads. The skirt is fully lined for ease of wear, with a hidden zipper at the back.
2011 Valentino White Dress with Ruffle Detail and Embellished Strap
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
The other strap is heavily beaded; layered white mesh is adorned with pretty flowers formed of pearlescent petal-shaped beads around a central rhinestone.
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.
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.