Hartnell Haute Couture Beaded Cocktail Dress, Circa 1960
By Norman Hartnell, Hartnell
Located in Geneva, CH
Late 60's Norman Hartnell couture beaded black wool cocktail dress made of three pleated tiers falling in a graceful cascade.
Hartnell Haute Couture Beaded Cocktail Dress, Circa 1960
By Norman Hartnell, Hartnell
Located in Geneva, CH
Late 60's Norman Hartnell couture beaded black wool cocktail dress made of three pleated tiers falling in a graceful cascade.
Pauline Sheh Black Silk Beaded Gown Size 10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The gown is composed of a black silk featuring a heavily beaded fringe design. There is a center back zipper closure for ease of access.
1990s Metallic Green & Purple Silk Beaded Lace Lined Strapless Dress
Located in New York, NY
1990s Metallic Green & Purple Silk Beaded Lace Lined Strapless Dress MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past.
DONALD BROOKS Silver Glass Beaded Gown Size 4
By Donald Brooks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Donald Brooks gown is composed of hand-beaded, silver beading in a checkerboard pattern.
Fabrice Couture Silk Beaded Camisole and Skirt Set 1990s
By Fabrice, Fabrice New York Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous 2 piece set skirt and camisole set from Coty award winner designer Fabrice's Couture collection in black semi sheer silk covered in glass beads and with sequin accents. Th...
$1,268Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Tan & Multicolor Bob Mackie Silk Beaded Halter Mini Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
Vintage tan silk halter mini dress by Bob Mackie. Gold-tone and black bead and sequin embellishments throughout. Keyhole at back.
Beaded brocade evening dress with long sleeves JUANITA SABBADINI
By Sabbadini
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beaded kaki, black and lurex brocade evening dress with long sleeves in silk chiffon.
Ultra-Rare 2012 Versace Fully Beaded Blush Mesh Gown
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
• Condition: Unworn, with original tags. A few isolated beads are missing — a trivial imperfection in a piece of this age and rarity, easily restorable if desired and virtually inv...
Fabrice 1980's Cobalt Blue Paisley Beaded Gown Ensemble
By Fabrice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From Haitian-American designer Fabrice Simon came an array of beaded gowns and dresses that adorned celebrities, socialites and heiresses in the 1980s.
1950s Martha Boutique Black and Turquoise Beaded Tassel Dress
By Martha Palm Beach
Located in London, GB
The dress is hand-adorned with rows of decadent black glass beaded tassels that cross the body horizontally; they sway and catch the light as the wearer walks.
1960s Bruce Arnold Black Wool Jersey With Beaded Embellishment
By BRUCE ARNOLD
Located in London, GB
This chic 1960s black wool jersey cocktail dress is by Bruce Arnold Boutique, Hong Kong and is of exceptional quality and workmanship. Designed to appear as separates, the bodice of ...
Raymond Martier Silk Dress with Heavily Bead Trim 1960s
By Martier Raymond
Located in Water Mill, NY
Around the neck 3.5" and the hem 8 1/2" are rows of black glass tubular beads in different patterns -spectacular looking.
Gianni Versace F/W 1999 Beaded Coral Necklace Evening Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in Paris, FR
The sleeveless bodice is constructed in pink silk with a dramatic beaded necklace detail worked in orange and red glass beads forming cascading coral fronds across the chest.
1960s Couture Purple Sequin and Beaded Empire Line Dress
Located in London, GB
The beaded area is thickly lined for comfortable wear.
Backless printed evening dress with beaded waist Wind Fashion
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless printed evening dress with beaded waist. Fabric: 100% polyester. Pleated on the bust.
DOLCE & GABBANA black cotton BEADED FLORAL BROCADE Dress 42 M
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Zürich, CH
This luxury Dolce & Gabbana dress is richly embellished with tonal beads in varying sizes, hand-worked into intricate floral formations across the bodice and hem, exemplifying the ho...
Vintage Bob Mackie Nude Pearl Beaded Dress Gown, 1980s
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Editor’s note: 1980’s BOB MACKIE Nude Pearl Beaded Gown. This gown is very similar to the design of the costume worn by RuPaul in Mackie’s book Unmistakable Mackie.
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Black Beaded Textured Slip Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in London, GB
Textured black wool A-line Moschino shift dress. The front features a gentle round neckline whilst the fabric is made up of a fine black mesh with knitted floral overlay, complete w...
$749Sale Price|73% Off
NEW Missoni Gold Metallic Crochet Knit Beaded Crystal Dress 42
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
UNIQUE & LUXURIOUS METALLIC GOLD LUREX DRESS WITH STUNNING CRYSTALS & BEADING A CLASSIC MISSONI SIGNATURE PIECE THAT WILL LAST YOU FOR YEARS DETAILS: Beautiful gold lurex M...
$749Sale Price|73% Off
NEW Missoni Gold Metallic Crochet Knit Beaded Crystal Dress 40
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
UNIQUE & LUXURIOUS METALLIC GOLD LUREX DRESS WITH STUNNING CRYSTALS & BEADING A CLASSIC MISSONI SIGNATURE PIECE THAT WILL LAST YOU FOR YEARS DETAILS: Beautiful gold lurex M...
1990s Black, Red & Purple Chantilly Lace Silk Lined Beaded Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...
1960s Yellow and Grey Floral Beaded Sleeveless Sheath Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant 1960s Yellow, Grey and Blue Floral Print beaded Sheath sleeveless cocktail dress. Fitted waist.
Grey and green full beaded evening dress Krizia New
By Krizia
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey and green full beaded evening dress on a polyester base. Invisible zip in the middle back and hook& eye.
2000s Jenny Packham Navy White Sequin and Beaded Column Dress
By Jenny Packham
Located in London, GB
Tailored from navy silk, it is smothered in row-upon-row of tonal navy sequins, broken up by rows of pearlescent white beads including the neckline. The sequins give off a subtle, li...
MARNI navy copper fringe bead embellished hem tunic dress IT38 XS
By Marni
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MARNI navy copper fringe bead embellished hem tunic dress IT38 XS Reference: MECG/A00009 Brand: Marni Material: Fabric Color: Navy, Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Lining: Navy Fab...
Sleeveless printed jersey beaded evening dress MIMI LIBERTE by MICHEL KLEIN
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless jersey beaded evening dress. Wood beads . Tulle lining.
LAUNDRY BY SHELLI SEGAL Vintage purple embroidered beaded shell dress P
Located in Hong Kong, NT
The elegant design features an integrated beaded shell pattern accenting the front bodice panel, detailed with delicate embroidery lines throughout the primary fabrication.
Naeem Khan Beaded Gold Fitted Cocktail Dress US4
By Naeem Khan
Located in Brossard, QC
Naeem Khan cocktail dress with allover mixed beading. Bateau neckline. Three-quarter sleeves. Fitted silhouette. Hidden back zip. Nylon; lining, silk. Made in USA of imported material.
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
00's Roberto Cavalli Blue Chiffon Beaded Silk Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Miami, FL
The intricate beading is done with clear gem like beads and long tube gold beads interwoven with gold thread.
BALMAIN Olivier Rousteing 2017 silver studded bead embellished velvet dress L
By Balmain
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALMAIN Olivier Rousteing 2017 silver studded bead embellished velvet dress L Reference: TGAS/D00734 Brand: Balmain Designer: Olivier Rousteing Collection: 2017 Material: Cotton, Ble...
Yellow chiffon and beads cocktail dress Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Yellow chiffon and beads cocktail dress . Zip middle back and hook& eye .
1980s Hermes Govantes Beaded Sequin Fringe Vintage 80s Cocktail Dress Bodycon
Located in San Diego, CA
The front is lavishly adorned with thousands of individually applied sequins, bugle beads, metallic beadwork, and dramatic beaded fringe that shimmers beautifully with every movement.
Red jersey dress with asymmetrical beaded work Roberto Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red jersey dress with asymmetrical beaded work. (beads and rhinestone) SIZE: 40 ( It) 36 ( Fr) 6 ( Us) NEW with tag.
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Beaded Mini, 1969
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Rare and extraordinary Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Beaded Mini, 1969. Early extraordinary survival. Early YSL mini with extraordinarily layered embroidery.
1970s JIKI Black Knit Dress With Beaded Sleeves
By Jiki Monte Carlo
Located in London, GB
1970's fine knit dress with cold shoulder detail. The dress has an understated disco feel with a high leg split on one side. Large faux pearl and silver beadwork to the bottom of the...
Purple chiffon cocktail dress with beaded work all over
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple chiffon cocktail dress with beaded work all over. Chiffon lining. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back.
Vintage Moschino Italian Flag "Fake" Glass Bead Dress
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Moschino by Franco Moschino black and white "Fake" text mini dress with a white graphic arrow and glass necklace collar. The decora...
2015 Versace Documented Gold Beaded Silk Gown with High Slit
By Versace
Located in London, GB
The high-octane embellishment forms winding, snake-like shapes that wrap around the body and slither up over the four shoulder straps, also smothered in glittering gold studs and bea...
Badgley Mischka Vermicelli Beaded Grey Tulle over Silk Dress,
By Badgley Mischka
Located in New Hope, PA
The edges are accented with a double row of beads and the dress is in excellent condition. It is a contemporary 8 and is marked a vintage 14.
1960s Mam'selle Vintage Gold Beaded Brocade + Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
By Mam'selle
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage silk chiffon dress by Mam'selle with a beaded brocade bodice. Fully lined with rear metal zip and hook closure.
White crêpe cocktail dress with beaded collar and cuff
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White crêpe cocktail dress with beaded collar and cuff. Snap on the cuff SIZE M
Circa 1960's pale pink beaded tulle with rhinestone
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Circa 1960's pale pink beaded tulle with rhinestone. Organza lining. SIZE L
Red chiffon cocktail dress with beaded work Matthew Williamson
By Matthew Williamson
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red silk chiffon cocktail dress with beaded work ( and rhinestone) on the gros-grain waist band.
Cocktail dress fully embroidered with metallic beads Peachboo+Krejberg
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cocktail dress fully embroidered with metallic beads.Zip in the middle back. SIZE S
TONY WARD Black Beaded & Sequin Mesh Detachable Gown Size 4
By TONY WARD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a wonderful gown from the celebrated designer Tony Ward design. The gown features a beaded and sequin strapless upper body, with a detachable mesh skirt.
ATELIER VERSACE Multicolor Beaded Evening Mermaid Haute Couture Gown & Heels 39
By Atelier Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Just breathtaking - a rare ATELIER VERSACE Evening Gown An amazing Haute Couture Piece Seen on Selma Blair One of the most famous pieces by Atelier Versace Made of many multicolored...
Ralph Lauren black hand beaded evening dress, fw 2013
By Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
▪ Ralph Lauren Purple Label evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2013 ▪ Constructed from black viscose jersey ▪ Thousands of hand-beaded black bugle beads ▪ Plunging v-neckline ▪ Gathered c...
$5,039Sale Price|72% Off
Amazing VERSACE Strapless Beaded Goddess Evening Wedding Bridal Gown Dress 42
By Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
INCREDIBLE VERSACE GRECIAN GODDESS WHITE SILK BEADED EVENING GOWN Gorgeous off-white evening gown inspired by the Grecian goddesses by VERSACE Strapless with sexy semi...
1960s Shocking Pink Silk Shift Dress with Beaded Bodice
Located in London, GB
The fabric is embroidered across the bodice and peplum with heavy intricate beading; lines of transparent and silver-lined beads form glittering shapes that echo the curves of the ta...
1980s Black and White Floral Silver Beads Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980s Vintage Black and White Floral Silver Beads Flapper Style spaghetti strap Dress. Dress in excellent condition.
Black dress with sequins, beads and fringes Douce France
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black dress in jersey stretch with sequins, beads and franges
1990s Alexander McQueen Vintage Grey and Black Beaded Lace Midi Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Alexander McQueen 1990s sleeveless midi length dress, featuring grey and black lace hand beaded with jet black bugle beads and translucent sequins atop a brownish grey lining.
Black beaded and silk taffetas evening dress Loris Azzaro
By Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black beaded and silk taffetas evening dress. Embroidered bustier with sequin and satin ribbons.
1980's ZANDRA RHODES hand painted and beaded black dress
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in San Fransisco, CA
The painted panel sits over a sheer neckline and is framed with small beaded tassels that continue around the waist and small gold tone beads at the cuffs.
1980s Eavis and Brown Couture Black Beaded Flapper Style Dress
By Eavis & Brown
Located in London, GB
It has a rounded neckline adorned with rows of beads and tassels detailed with angular, larger beads.
1920s French Jet Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Tunic Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
1920s French Jet Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Tunic Gown: Pointed center front and back hemline, V-neck and back.
Alexander McQueen Beaded Lace Evening Dress, FW 1997
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Alexander McQueen ▪ Creative Director: Lee McQueen ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1997 ▪ Fabric: Lace, Lining; Rayon ▪ Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6 ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Condition...
1990s BILL BLASS Brown Beaded Long Sleeves Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 90s Bill Blass Brown Printed Beaded Embellished metallic sequin long sleeve cocktail dress .
1996 AZZEDINE ALAIA black beaded and micro sequined dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black beaded and micro-sequined mini dress designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1996.
Bob Mackie 1993 Inaugural Ball Grape-Beaded Red Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Sharon Stone wore a grape-beaded gown from Bob Mackie in the film Casino. (You can find in our store the same gown in white version.)
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.