1960's PIERRE BALMAIN demi couture black dress & jacket with beading
By Pierre Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
The cuffs echo the neckline, with the same beaded detailing and small drops along the edge.
1960's PIERRE BALMAIN demi couture black dress & jacket with beading
By Pierre Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
The cuffs echo the neckline, with the same beaded detailing and small drops along the edge.
NWT $29.900 Valentino Garavani Black Sequin Mimosa Flowers Embroidery Dress US 8
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Montgomery, TX
Color: Black with yellow mimosa floral embroidery. Materials: Sequins, beads, embroidery on black base; fully lined. Closure: Side zip.
Torrente Haute Couture Embroidered Dress, Size 36FR
By TORRENTE
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Torrente Haute Couture - Dress embroidered with flowers, beads, and sequins. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR.
A Space Age Pierre Cardin Dress in chocolate jersey Circa 1970/1975
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Toulon, FR
Large pointed neckline underlined by a large cream bead in the shape of a lunar medallion with oval recall on the bottom of the dress slit on the sides.
2008 Yves Saint Laurent Embellished Leopard Silk Chiffon Backless Dress Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
The centerpiece of the garment is the extraordinary hand-embellished bodice, adorned with dimensional stones, beads, and intricate embroidery forming an organic sculptural compositio...
Saint Laurent Grecian Inspired Dress Gown
By Gucci, Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fashioned of ivory silk chiffon accented by a substantial silk and beaded rope belt, which enhances the look. Boasts plunging neckline and fitted waist with easily drapes over hips.
Badgley Mischka FW 2000 Floral Burnout Velvet Dress with Embellishments
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Mentone, CA
The dress is then finished with an array of beads, pailettes, and sequins composed to create even more flower designs, making it a design unlike any other!
Valentino Vintage 1989 Spring/Summer Brown Silk Chiffon Evening Set
By Valentino
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
The top is fashioned in brown silk chiffon and lavishly embellished throughout with sequins, mother-of-pearl leaf motifs, gold chain embroidery, and bronze seed beads, creating remar...
A Rare and Early Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture Chiffon and satin Dress Winter 1920
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Three rows of silver marcassite beads on the edges of the collar and bottom of the dress.
2010 Vintage McQueen Dress Black Embellished Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen, Fall/Winter 2010 Black Beaded Tulle Dress A rare and powerful piece from the 2010 collection, this sculptural black dress by Alexander McQueen exemplifies the hou...
2017 Siah Howard Couture Runway Pink Maxi Dress with Silk Column Skirt
Located in London, GB
The body is crafted from a sheer nude mesh with abstract panels of tiny beads in pale baby pink and iridescent fuchsia bugle beads.
1960s Cresta Couture Turquoise Embellished Wiggle Dress
Located in London, GB
Fluffy woollen threads form flowers, twisting vines and leaves in palest blue, detailed with glistening rhinestones and tiny see-through beads. The skirt has a pencil silhouette and ...
Vintage 1940's Silk Tiered Wildflower Print Gown UK 12 US 8
Located in Nashville, TN
Fabric: crepe silk, rayon, sequins, glass beads Vintage garments have been previously worn and lovingly cared for, they may however have a blemish or two.
Isabel Sanchis "Valentine Pick" Jeweled Heart Runway Gown
By Isabel Marant, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fashioned peek-a-boo black net bodice adorned with embroidered beaded silver arrows and large red heart encrusted with beadwork and stones.
ROKSANDA ILINCIC 2013 silk shantung yellow crystal embellished midi dress UK10 M
By Roksanda
Located in Hong Kong, NT
The design includes a round crewneck, a fitted waist, and a structured A-line skirt with vertical beaded lines extending toward the hem. Made in: England CONDITION: Condition: Very ...
A french Couture Emanuel Ungaro Little Black Dress Number 4383-10-76 Circa 1976
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Toulon, FR
Inspiration from the male wardrobe thanks to the trimmings appliqued in black silk braid highlighting the collar, the shoulders and the long side tab decorated with three macarons wi...
Reem Acra Pre‑Fall 2015 Lace Sequin Bodice Tulle Midi Dress Black Size 6
By Reem Acra
Located in San Jose, CA
The dress has a high neckline with floral lace overlay, an elegantly embellished sequin and bead bodice, and soft layered tulle that moves beautifully with every step.
Vintage 1940's Coral Pink Sequin Embellished Gown Peplum Cut Cocktail US 6 UK 10
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most sumptuous shade of coral pink rayon paired with black crepe silk and embellished with black sequins and black bugle beads, this original 1940's gown is just the...
2011 John Galliano for Christian Dior Runway Purple Chiffon Mini Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Please note there are a few chips to the paint on the glass beads on the flowers on the belt. It is labelled a size UK 10, US 6, but please double-check our measurements below. 100% ...
2006 Roberto Cavalli Floral Slip Dress with Cobra Motif
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
A pretty bow in coordinating patterned silk completes the front of the dress, adorned with a decadent gold-toned cobra snake brooch with rhinestone detailing to the head and two gold...
"Un Pari Eternel" Dress, Homolog Couture Summer 2025
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HOMOLOG - Short dress composed of a high-necked bodice entirely embroidered with black sequins, an opening at the bust covered with pleated black tulle, and a ballerina-style skirt i...
Valentino Black Bow Rhinestone Dress - IT 44 L
By Valentino
Located in Krakow, PL
This sophisticated dress features a beautifully fitted-waist design, adorned with an elegant bow, sparkling rhinestones, and delicate bead detailing. It creates an incredibly flatter...
Atelier Versace Magical Golden Waterfall Swan Tail Dress Gown
By Atelier Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Atelier Versace custom-made beaded gown fashioned of golden champagne gossamer silk.
1930's Rose Crepe Bias Cut Gown With Ornamented Back Cowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Every exquisite detail on this 1930's bias cut gown feels like a warm hug of elegance.From the ornamented back cowl, to the encrusted shoulder.This would go perfect in your archive, ...
1997 Runway Bob Mackie Navy Blue Embellished Bodice Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in London, GB
These dresses were extremely costly in their day and always hand beaded by the most skilled artisans onto signature mesh.
La Perla S/S 2002 beige nude sheer embellished backless wedding slip dress gown
By La Perla
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE La Perla S/S 2002 Composed of two layers of beige stretch sheer silk chiffon, embellished with circular motifs in varying sizes, formed from a combination of silve...
1980s Victor Edelstein Black Silk Cold Shoulder Velvet Ribbonwork Dress
By Victor Edelstein
Located in London, GB
Velvet ribbon twists down the front of the dress, opulently trimmed with light-catching beads and braid, designed to mimic corset lacing.
A Yellow Lace Dress with Ostrich Feathers by Jacques Heim Couture Circa 1965
By Jacques Heim
Located in Toulon, FR
Whalebone bustier lined with white tulle and highlighted at the front by a braided bow and embroidered iridescent and translucent faceted beads. Plunging cape in the back, with kimon...
1990s Badgley Mischka Gunmetal Silver Ball Gown with Sequinned Bodice
By Badgley Mischka
Located in London, GB
This sheer overlay forms three-quarter-length sleeves and a high neckline, exquisitely hand-beaded with icy floral motifs composed of silver sequins, metallic thread, and sheer glass...
Roberto Cavalli FW 2007 as seen on Britney Spears Gold Embellished Mini Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Designed with a built-in internal corset/bustier with boning for structure and support and finished with a dramatic beaded fringe hem that creates fluid, flapper-inspired movement.
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2025 Runway Lesage jewel embellished pouf gown
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Extremely intricate black and silver mixed plastic bead embellishments. Circle eyelet cutout with sequins embroidery.
Vintage Hungarian Hand-Embroidered Wedding Skirt with Apron, 1950s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
The magnficent apron is hand embroidered with thousands of small glass beads in beautiful floral motifs, it's tied over it.
Christian Dior By John Galliano S/S 2007 Black Flower Embellished Maxi Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The bodice is adorned with rhinestone crystals and black beads, creating intricate floral patterns that catch the light.
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE Runway Lesage gradient sequins paillette gown
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Micro snags or tiny holes at front lining. Dangling beads along hem. Remarks: Composition label not present.Size label not present/removed.
1980s Valentino Red Silk Jersey Open Back Dress
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1983 VALENTINO boutique silk jersey red ( more berry tone) long sleeve dress with open back ( drape). Dress has beaded appliqué on both shoulder. Perfect for holiday party. ( see adv...
FERRAGAMO Maximilian Davis 2023 Bridal Final Look crystal draped gown IT40 S
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
White, draped dress with a sheer upper section that is fully encrusted with beads, a signature look from the collection. Made in: Italy CONDITION: Condition: Unworn with defects.
Vintage 1997 Gianni Versace Couture Runway Red Dress Gown NWT
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Montgomery, TX
Details • Year: 1997 • Line: Gianni Versace Couture • Fabric: shimmer-infused textile • Hand-beaded embellishment Size 42 (bust 16"-17", waist 15", hips up 19") measured flat Le...
2006 Runway Documented Christian Lacroix Paisley Print Silk Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
At the central point of the bust sits a large bow created from twisted rows of high-shine black glass beads, the ears of which flow around to the back of the dress.
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2020 Runway Lemarie laser cut feather dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Champagne gold-tone sequin, bead and mixed shape Swarovski crystals embellished trim along neckline.
Gianni Versace Couture F/W 1999 Runway Embellished Sheer Cutout Black Gown Dress
By Atelier Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace sleeveless maxi dress featuring bead and rhinestone embellishments, sheer cutouts, long train at hem, and concealed zip closure at side.
1997 Runway Documented Versace Lime Green Embellished Dress
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
They are formed of tiny iridescent apple green sequins and silver-tone metal beads with tonal green and thick silver metallic embroidery holding them together.
Fabrice Simon White Strapless Cocktail Dress, 1980s
By Fabrice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Strapless, fully boned and heavily beaded. Excellent condition - minimal bead loss.
1970’s Demi Couture Gold Lace And Navy Silk Slip Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Her career spanned 50 years delivering hand sewn, hand beaded and unique fabricated clothing of the very best demi-couture quality.
1970s Andrea Wilkin Silk Ivory Fantasy Bridal Dress in Edwardian Style
By Andrea Wilkin
Located in London, GB
The upper layer of the petticoat has a lengthy tier of fine pleats revealed as the thick silk overlay of the skirt falls open at the front in a gentle curve and trimmed with lace fri...
Vintage Judith Ann evening dress
By Judith Ann Creations
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Judith Ann evening dress embroidered with beads and sequins Size – L Length – 134 cm Shoulders – 46 cm Sleeve – 61 cm Armpits – 49 cm Waist – 90 cm Fabric – 100% rayon Con...
Fausto Pugliesi Metallic Dress - '00s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Fausto Puglisi metallic dress with silver and golden metal bead embellishments. Stud and bead detailing on sleeve straps for a sculptural effect.
NWT Givenchy F/W 2023 seen on Madelyn Kline Metallic Jersey Embellished Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Montgomery, TX
This decorative panel is richly adorned with faceted silver tone beads, luminous faux pearls, and crystal accents, arranged in a sculptural, jewel-like formation.
Powder beige silk chiffon cocktail dress with embroidery Circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Powder beige silk chiffon cocktail dress with beads and thread embroidery. Draped on the waist.
Thierry Mugler 1998 Runway Sheer Evening Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Miami, FL
The straps are in a matching bronze beads. The cups of the bustier have a defined shape which overtime are a little stiff and without a full cup may feel misshapen.
Asymmetrical printed sleeveless evening dress MARINA St Barth
By Marina
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Drawstring under bust ended with beads. One hook&eye on the middle front. Pocket on both side.
Alexander McQueen 2011 Wedding Dress
By Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen
Located in Norwich, GB
Alexander McQueen Sarah Burton designed white silk and beaded dress, in layers of flowing chiffon silk and billowing cape style sleeves.
Bob Mackie Vintage Pearl & Sequin Embellished White & Yellow Mini Evening Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Designer: Bob Mackie Era: Vintage (likely 1980s–1990s) Material: Fully beaded mesh overlay with sequins, pearls, and beads.
Prada Orange Black Sequin Flapper Dress S/S 2011 Beijing Limited Edition
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Size: 40 IT / 4 US Measurements: Bust: 32/34 inches Waist: 30 inches Hips: 36 inches Length: 42 inches At the hem, an incredible fringe composed of hanging orange and black beads e...
Delphos Venezia Pleated Silk Gown
By Fortuny, Mariano Fortuny
Located in Riverdale, NY
Delphos Venezia tea gown of signature peach silk hand pleating with hand applied Venetian glass bead trim on finely twisted cotton cord. Designed with a large dramatic Pierrot style ...
1990s Patric Casey Deep Orange Silk Bias Cut Dress with Beadwork
Located in London, GB
On the left hip, this beadwork gives way to four strands of beads which hang down the side of the dress. The dress has no fastenings and is lined in bright orange silk throughout for...
Gucci 2016 Black Long Sleeve Dress with Beading and Ruffes
By Gucci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning black multi size beading framing the scoop with beaded bow and tassel detail. In excellent condition.
Pauline Trigere Iconic Diamante Studded Black Silk Evening Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New Hope, PA
The long black crepe dress is heavily beaded with prong set rhinestones at the neckline, waist and wrists with slightly less sparkle on the rest of the bodice.
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.