Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Beaded Gown
Located in New York, NY
Austere and Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Beaded Gown from the 1930's, retailed by Saks Fifth Ave.
Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Beaded Gown
Located in New York, NY
Austere and Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Beaded Gown from the 1930's, retailed by Saks Fifth Ave.
1960s Beaded Banff Dress with Sheer Sleeves
By Banff Ltd
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black knit beaded Banff dress from Zacks, an upscale 1960s department store in England.
Jenny Packham Silk Sequin Beaded Evening Gown, 2000s
By Jenny Packham
Located in Marlborough, GB
Jenny Packham baby pink silk sequin beaded evening gown, early 2000s Jenny Packham is a Central Saint Martins alumnus and British designer Fully lined Covered in beading with sequins...
Twin-Set, Long black dress with beads.
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Twin-Set, Long black dress with beads in size S. The item has been worn once and is in excellent condition
Y2K Celine Black LBD with Beaded Bow
By Celine
Located in Miami, FL
Celine size 38 from the Philo era black mini dress, wrap style with a sequin detail bow at the front. It criss crosses at the back and forms a deep V down the front. Internal strin...
Full beaded cocktail dress Circa 1925's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Full beaded ( glass beads) cocktail dress on a black chiffon base SIZE 38 (Fr) M
$340Sale Price|60% Off
2000s KRIZIA Sheer micro mini beaded yellow
By Krizia
Located in Austin, TX
2000s KRIZIA Sheer mini beaded nylon and spandex with beading Condition: Excellent 33" bust, 30" waist, 31" hips, 29" length One size ( fits US 0 - 6 )
Elegant Art Deco Beaded Chiffon Tunic Dress
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Tunic Dress of black silk chiffon with diamond and radiating patterns of iridescent purple beads throughout. Sheer dress slips over the head with sides open to hip w...
Loewe Suede Dress with Beaded Detail
By Loewe
Located in New York, NY
Loewe, slightly fitted, suede, halter neck gown having a low back, and tiny black, beading detail sewn onto black leather ground that decorates the neckline, armholes and back.
1950s Heiress Boutique Dusky Pink Beaded Dress
Located in London, GB
This lovely Heiress 1950s fine crepe occasion dress in dusky pink is pretty, gamine and features some gorgeous design details. The classic hourglass silhouette draws in neatly at the...
French Chinoise Art Deco Beaded Evening Blouse
Located in Sharon, CT
Embroidered mostly silver beads in a Chinoise design, on a semi transparent black ground.
1960s Grey Skirt with Elaborate Bead Trim
Located in Water Mill, NY
Around the hem is 5" of an elaborate configuration of various sized white beads, sequins and silver embroidery- stunning. It has a center back matching metal zipper and is fully lined.
Scaasi Boutique Feather Bead Accent Dress 1980s
By Scaasi Boutique, Arnold Scaasi
Located in Water Mill, NY
It has a nude lined black flower lace bodice which is highlighted with black glass carnival beads and sequins plus a smattering of ostrich feathers of varying lengths.
Oscar de la Renta Beaded Silk Column
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Oscar de la Renta Beaded Black Silk Column with empire cut. Elaborately beaded bodice in tinsel, crystals, beads, embroidery and silk covered "stones".
Sleeveless cocktail dress with beaded work REDValentino
By REDValentino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless cocktail dress with beaded work. Double lays of fabric, the top lays is beaded and finish with a shiny fabric band.
Late 2010s Dennis Basso Floral Beaded Gown
By Dennis Basso
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gorgeous Dennis Basso v neck floral beaded gown. Based out of NYC, Dennis Basso is a master of evening wear.
MA Burgundy Crochet Fringe Dress with Beaded Straps
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Burgundy Crochet Fringe Dress with Beaded Straps Measurements Overall length: 55 in.
1920's Black Silk Beaded Fringe Flapper Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite flapper dress from the 1920's embodies the sultry sophistication of the period with intricate beading, geometric paneling, and fabulous bugle beaded fringe. Crafted ...
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE Runway Beaded Backless Dress FR36
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2023 Runway Lesage filigree pailette hand beaded backless dress FR36 S Reference: TGAS/F00883 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier...
1960s Ivory Beige Beaded Bodice Structured Cocktail Evening Dress
Located in Kingston, NY
Period: 1960's Color: Ivory / Beige / Champagne Style: Cocktail / Evening Silhouette: Structured A-Line Details: Beaded and embellished bodice, scoop neckline, sleeveless constructio...
Black jersey dress with beads embroideries Givenchy
By Givenchy
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black jersey dress with beads embroideries. No lining. Size : S
Vintage Coral Velvet Beaded Handkerchief-Hem Evening Dress - ’30s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Fine bead-tipped drops complete each point, creating subtle movement and an exceptionally decorative finish.
KATHARINE HAMNETT LONDON 1996 Vintage Runway Heavily Beaded Dress
By Katharine Hamnett
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Inevitably some beads missing, but not noticeable, and a minor feeling of wear.
Zuhair Murad Heavy Bead & Sequin Embellished Evening Dress/Gown
By Zuhair Murad
Located in London, GB
Zuhair Murad Heavy Bead & Sequin Embellished Evening Dress/Gown Royal blue evening gown designed with an all-over dense bugle bead, micro-seed bead, and tone-on-tone sequin motif in...
1960s Hannalore Pink Chiffon Beaded Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
The bodice is adorned with a line of circular rhinestones and hundreds of iridescent beads, creating a cascading waterfall effect down the front of the dress which circles around the...
1940s Golden Marigold Beaded Gown with Asymmetrical Drape
Located in Kingston, NY
The saturated saffron tone offers a striking departure from the darker palettes typically seen in 1940s beaded eveningwear. An elegant and graphic example of late 1940s glamour.
Valentino early 2000s bridal ivory fully beaded midi skirt
By Valentino
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Valentino fully beaded ivory knee-length skirt from the early 2000s.
Silk beaded cocktail dress with sequin embellishment LORIS AZZARO
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beaded cocktail dress with sequin embellishment. Silk lining.
Oscar de la Renta Crystal Beaded Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Oscar de la Renta, sleeveless, fitted, cocktail dress encrusted with crystal bead work. Bead work detail includes an ombre pattern at the thighs and African inspired motifs at the hem.
$710Sale Price|50% Off
Zuhair Murad Silver Beaded Cocktail Dress - Size S
By Zuhair Murad
Located in Krakow, PL
Make a statement in this Zuhair Murad silver beaded cocktail dress! This stunning dress features a fitted silhouette and luxurious embellishments, including sequins, crystals, rhines...
1990s Bob Mackie Blue Beaded and Sequinned Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in London, GB
These dresses were fabulously costly in their day and always hand beaded by the most skilled artisans onto signature black silk mesh.
1970s Adolfo Gold Lace Beaded Evening Tunic
By Adolfo
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Exquisite Adolfo gold lace beaded evening tunic from the 1970s. Beautifully detailed with gold sequin applique throughout and faux pearl, emerald marquis bead and gold thread trim al...
Dior x John Galliano Spring 2006 Beaded Mesh Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Incredible vintage Dior beaded mesh dress from John Galliano's Spring 2006 collection - Look 5 on the runway and also seen on Stella Tennant in the Ad Campaign.
Vintage White Cocktail Dress with Bead Detail
Located in London, GB
It is decorated with coral colour beads and red and gold thread. Measurements: Bust 37'', waist 28'',length 41''
1950s French Couture Yellow Silk Chiffon Sequin Beaded Dress
Located in London, GB
There may be one or two beads missing overall but it's impossible to notice where worn.
1960s Robert Dorland Pink Sequin and Beaded Mini Dress
Located in London, GB
The unusual sequin and beaded arrangement which runs along the neckline and skirt hem reminds me of the shape of a candle flame.
1950s Selfridges Midnight Blue Chiffon Beaded Dress
Located in London, GB
The intricate floral surface design comprises of prong set rhinestones, silver rocailles, pearlescent beads and petrol spill metallic sequins. Smaller clusters of deep violet rocaill...
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Beaded Maxi Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The most remarkable being the intricate beaded creating a pattern around the round neckline and the cuffs on the arm.
Elaborately Beaded French FLapper Dress, c.1920s
Located in New York, NY
Elaborately Beaded French FLapper Dress, c.1920s Indigo knee-length gauze Flapper dress with intricate beading of art deco style motifs in shades of indigo, blue and silver.
1990s Bob Mackie Red Beaded and Sequin Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in London, GB
This is an extremely detailed example and is fully embellished with rows of ruby red sequins and bugle beads. These dresses were extremely costly in their day and always hand beaded ...
1990s Fabrice Cream Beaded and Lace Strapless Dress
By Fabrice
Located in London, GB
In this design, stripes are formed from zig-zagging rows of clear, silver and grey beads whilst thousands of iridescent cylindrical beads cover the rest of the body.
Exceptional 1920s Couture Black Beaded Flapper Dress
Located in London, GB
Exceptional 1920s Black fine silk chiffon plissé flapper dress with unusual handkerchief hem hand-beaded throughout with miniature glass beads arranged in a spring flower bouquet and...
Vintage Halston Beaded Black Jersey Evening Gown
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Halston black jersey bias cut evening gown with asymmetrical beaded panels, low neckline, deep V at back, long sleeves, and slit.
1990s Bob Mackie Black Cut Out Beaded Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Bob Mackie gown from the 1990s features a sleeveless black column cut and a V-neckline. Sheer mesh panels adorned with black beadwork fill angular cutouts on either side of the ...
Mingolini Gugenheim Black Beaded Dress on Lace, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the late 50s/early 60s, it features a heavily beaded design over corded lace and is fully lined.
Beaded and embroidered ball gown - France Circa 1920
Located in Toulon, FR
France Black silk chiffon ball gown entirely embroidered with translucent glass beads and Cornély embroidery, dating from the french Années Folles.
2014 Julien Macdonald Runway Blue Sequin Beaded Dress
By Julien Macdonald
Located in London, GB
In the sheerest places, panels are crafted from blue lace or mesh that has been beaded with rows of diamonds formed from glittering blue bugle beads and rhinestones.
Spring 2013 Ralph Lauren Runway Hand Beaded Evening Gown
By Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Kingston, NY
Designer: Ralph Lauren Purple Label Collection: Spring 2013 Spanish Collection Condition: New without tags, never worn Size: 2 Color: Black Material: 100% Silk with Tulle fabric and...
Alexander McQueen F/W 1998 "Joan" Beaded Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in PARIS, FR
Intricately embroidered with metallic thread, faceted beads and iridescent sequins in floral motifs. Designed with a sleeveless cut, sculpted silhouette and asymmetrical cut-out at t...
1960s Sarmi Silk Chiffon and Beaded Ballerina Dress
By Sarmi
Located in London, GB
The dress is in very good vintage condition. Some beads are missing though these are not noticeable when worn.
Yves Saint Laurent Unworn Beaded African Dress
By Alber Elbaz
Located in New York, NY
Black sequins , ebony and deep russet dangling wood beads adorn the empire bodice. Very full burnout chiffon fabric patterned in an african mudcloth design is overlaid a black semis...
1920s Black and Cream Silk Beaded Long Flapper Dress
Located in London, GB
The majority of the bead work consists of transparent rocaille beads which appear silver toned when they catch the light.
VICTORIA ROYAL Champagne Beaded Gown Size Large
By Victoria Royal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victoria Royal gown is composed of a beaded silk in champagne hues with silver. The gown features a plunge style neckline and long sleeves.
Thierry Mugler Couture SS 2001 Beaded Evening Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
PVC collar with glass beads embroideries. High leg slit. Open back. Rounded hem.
Badgley Mischka Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Dress
By Badgley Mischka
Located in New Hope, PA
The dress is covered with black bugle beads in a vermicelli pattern on sheer silk chiffon.
White and gold beaded cocktail dress BLACK TIE
By BLACK TIE
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White and gold beaded cocktail dress . Shell composition: silk. Lining composition: rayon.
Oceanus Shell Fully Hand-Beaded Halter-Neck Mini Dress
Located in London, GB
Brand New - Oceanus Shell Fully Hand-Beaded Halter-Neck Mini Dress Ocean-inspired, hand-beaded though out the layout showcasing shimmering shells, starfish, and aquatic patterns set...
1970s Susan Small Blue Silk Linen Beaded Maxi Dress
By Susan Small
Located in London, GB
Originally retailed in Beales of Bournemouth - a high end British department store, the dress is in excellent condition except for some very minor bead loss which has been replaced, ...
1950’s Haute Couture Tapestry Beaded Dress
Located in Geneva, CH
Entirely embellished with hand sewn beads (see picture xxx), the dress has a flattering scooped neckline that plunges lower at the back and gives this recognizable 50’s silhouette !
2000S Dilek Hanif White Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
2000S Dilek Hanif White Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress
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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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.
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