White jersey one shoulder evening dress with metal beads ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White jersey one shoulder evening dress with metal beads and rhinestone on the right side. Fringes .
White jersey one shoulder evening dress with metal beads ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White jersey one shoulder evening dress with metal beads and rhinestone on the right side. Fringes .
Badgley Mischka Black Beaded Long Tank Cocktail Dress Size 6
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Palm Desert, CA
It's the beading that is the star. Each sigle bead and embellishment done by hand! The semi circle beading in the front is ombre flowers from beige to white in the back semi circle!
Ceil Chapman Black Hand Beaded Cocktail Dress, 1960's
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful black vintage hand beaded cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman, from the early 1960's.
Patricia Lester Fuschia Pleated and Bugle Beaded Silk Gown
By Patricia Lester
Located in New York, NY
The shoulders are adorned by silver bugle beaded "straps". The beading continue down the front and back of top.
Backless printed jersey evening dress with beaded work Jenny Fashion
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless printed jersey evening dress with beaded work. Fabric composition: 95% polyester, 5% elastane.
Vintage 1990s Bob Mackie Boutique Fully Beaded Black Fringe Cocktail Dress Small
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Crafted in black, the dress is lavishly embellished throughout with intricate beadwork, sequins, bugle beads and dimensional floral motifs. Long strands of beaded fringe cascade acro...
Naeem Khan White Beaded Tulle Evening Dress with Draped Back
By Naeem Khan
Located in New Hope, PA
The beadwork covers the entire dress with beaded floral designs throughout. The back of the dress has a beautiful feminine draped neckline for added glamour coming and going.
White, gold and silver silk beaded cocktail dress A.J BARI
By A.J. Bari
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White, gold and silver silk beaded cocktail dress. Rayon lining. Shoulder pad.
Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
This silk pink dream is all hand beaded. Stunning T back. Bugle beading around the neckline and arms.
Roberto Cavalli Long Sleeve Evening Dress Silk w/ Gold Sequin & Bead Embroidery
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Roberto Cavalli Long Sleeve Evening Dress in Silk with Gold Sequin & Bead Embroidery Roberto Cavalli cocktail evening dress, hand embroidered with gold sequins and beads over a shee...
Karl Lagerfeld Navy Elaborately Beaded Low Back Silk Dress 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous navy silk dress with beautifully beaded circles and lines in clear and burgundy glass beads from Karl Lagerfeld.
Ceil Chapman Vintage 2pc Black Beaded Gown, Circa 1960
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage two piece black beaded gown with a matching top by Ceil Chapman, from the 1960's.
CHRISTIAN DIOR navy cotton beaded crest badge button down dress FR36 S
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR navy cotton beaded crest badge button down dress FR36 S Reference: MECG/A00050 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Navy, Silver Pa...
1950s Couture Pink Beaded and Sequin Dress with Mesh Overlay
Located in London, GB
The mesh fabric is embroidered all-over with heavy intricate beading; loops of transparent beads hang from sequins the full length of the piece, whilst dark grey beads form glitterin...
1990S GIORGIO ARMANI Black Silk Chiffon Heavy Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIORGIO ARMANI Black Silk Chiffon Heavy Beaded Cocktail Dress
Renato Balestra Roma Couture Sheer Beaded Evening Gown Size 42IT
By Renato Balestra
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Renato Balestra - Balestra Roma - Couture Black Sheer Beaded Evening Gown Size 42IT
1970's KARL LAGERFELD for CHLOE black silk dress with beads
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chloé
Located in San Fransisco, CA
The deep V neckline is densely beaded, with draped embellishment that narrows down the center front.
$475Sale Price|29% Off
Anne Klein Bell Sleeve Column Dress with Beaded Trim 1990s
By Anne Klein
Located in Water Mill, NY
It has a crew neckline and long bell sleeves both finished with 2" of rows of black glass tubular beads. The dress has a slit at the back hem and is unlined with a back invisible zip...
Proenza Schouler Silk Chiffon Bead Trim Maxi Dress US 2 Crochet & Velvet
By Proenza Schouler
Located in San Diego, CA
The dress is elevated by intricate beaded crochet trims along the hem, adding a unique, handcrafted feel.
2004 Zuhair Murad Runway Haute Couture Pink and Purple Beaded Dress
By Zuhair Murad
Located in London, GB
The body of the dress has panels of floral cloth, the seams of which are woven with tiny iridescent lilac beads and larger pale pink beads. The top of the dress is crafted from a pal...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silk Hand Beaded / Pearled Floral Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier 1990's Vintage Light dusty grey/blue/green-ish color 100% silk Delicate floral pattern with glas...
RICHARD TYLER COUTURE 1995 Vintage Runway Black Silk Beaded Evening Gown
By Richard Tyler Couture
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Richard Tyler Couture Vintage Runway SS95 Jet black liquid silk Sexy gathered/darted deep v neck Black beaded X cross straps in the back Trumpet style bottom Invisible side zip Size ...
Blumarine Couture Spring 2004 Runway Butter Yellow Beaded Silk Dress & Slip
By Blumarine
Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR
A few of the bronze-tone half-round beads are missing, though this does not detract from the overall richness of the embellishments.
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
1920s Silk and Beaded Quatrefoil Flapper Dress - Authentic Flapper Ensemble
Located in Kingston, NY
This exceptional late 1920s evening dress exemplifies the refined geometric language of the Art Deco period through its continuous quatrefoil motif, a decorative form drawn from arch...
$286Sale Price|20% Off
MARC JACOBS Size 12 Grey & Black Silk Beaded Shift Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC JACOBS dress comes in a grey & black beaded silk with a slip liner featuring a shift style, sleeveless, and a back zip up closure.
Lilac One-Shoulder Gown with Hand Beaded Lace Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The dress is constructed of a fine lilac jersey knit and has silver beaded floral applique at the drape of the waist and shoulder.
Sleeveless full beaded cocktail dress Vera Serafiu Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless full beaded cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag but the main fabric and the lining is probably acetate or rayon.
1950s Helena Barbieri Original Cream Silk Flocked Beaded Strapless Gown
By Helena Barbieri
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Helena Barbieri Original Cream Silk Flocked Beaded Strapless Gown: A sensual original design features a floral motif beaded and jeweled bodice in a subtle and appealing style a...
1960s Gino Charles for Malcolm Starr Green Beaded Collar Dress
By Gino Charles, Malcolm Starr
Located in London, GB
This striking full length silk blend vintage dress in neon green is by American label Gino Charles for Malcolm Starr and is of superb quality. Made in the late 1960s in Hong Hong, w...
Roberto Cavalli Grey Silk Jersey One Shoulder Beaded Gown - 42
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Roberto Cavalli Grey Silk Jersey One Shoulder Beaded Gown - 42 This beautiful gown is in good condition.
Printed cocktail dress with beads and rhinestone embellishement Gai Mattiolo
By Gai Mattiolo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed sleeveless cocktail dress with tulle front and beads and rhinestone embellishement . Gai Mattiolo Love to LOVE Main fabric composition: 92% polyester, 8% lycra.
MSGM Hot Pink Taffeta Off-Shoulder Mini Dress with Beaded Heart Appliqué
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A black grosgrain elastic waistband cinches the silhouette, anchored by a beaded heart appliqué in red, blue, and clear rhinestones with a cascading crystal chain fringe at the base.
New Zuhair Murad Sea star Embellished Beaded White Mini Dress
By Zuhair Murad
Located in Montgomery, TX
Zuhair Murad Sea star Embellished Beaded White Mini Dress Open back Two side pockets Fully lined Size: IT - 42, US - 6 Brand New
Stavropoulos 1970s Vintage Black Beaded Silk Lace Dress + Wrap 2-Piece Ensemble
By George Stavropoulos
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful delicate black silk strapless dress with beaded lace trim and matching wrap by George Stavropoulos.
1960s Hong Kong Beaded White Silk Crepe Fishtail Wedding Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Hong Kong Beaded White Silk Crepe Fishtail Wedding Gown: A mint condition, curvaceous and body affirming sleeveless gown made by the best beadwork of its era in silver encruste...
Black asymmetrical cocktail dress in satin and beaded lace Marusia
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black asymmetrical cocktail dress in satin and beaded lace. Boned. Draped on the hips and asymmetrical drag.
Black jersey evening dress with beaded edge Roberto Cavalli CLASS
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black jersey evening dress with beaded edge and draped waist. Main fabric composition: 96% polyester, 4% elastane.
Animal printed cocktail dress with beaded details Blugirl by Blumarine
By Blumarine, Blugirl
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Animal printed cocktail dress with beaded details. Fabric composition: 100% rayon Invisible zip on the left side.
NWT Vintage 1970s Birdine’s Sunshine White Beaded Grecian Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
The standout feature is the hand-beaded and sequined waist panel adorned with a dragonfly-inspired motif crafted from gold cord embroidery, bronze sequins, and vibrant emerald crysta...
Julien Macdonald purple crochet knit beaded mini dress, fw 2004
By Julien Macdonald
Located in London, GB
▪ Julien Macdonald purple crochet knit beaded mini dress ▪ Adorned with thousands of beads ▪ Hanging beaded tassels ▪ Ascending hemline ▪ Size Small ▪ Fall-Winter 2004
LORIS AZZARO PARIS Champagne Silk Beaded Lace Evening Gown, circa 1983–1986
By Loris Azzaro, Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in London, GB
The bodice and three-quarter sleeves are worked in fine ivory net lace, densely hand-embellished with pearlescent seed beads, faceted crystal bugle beads, iridescent sequins and clus...
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
Michael Novarese Beaded Silk Two-Piece Cocktail Dress Ensemble, Circa 1960
By Michael Novarese
Located in Kingston, NY
Crafted in luminous ivory silk, the dress is distinguished by an astonishingly dense arrangement of hand-applied silver beadwork across the bodice—executed in a complex floral and vi...
Louis Féraud Black Silk Dress Embroidered with Beads and Sequins
By Louis Feraud
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Louis Féraud - (Made in Germany) Black silk dress embroidered with beads and sequins. Size 42FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Chest: 45 cm, Waist: 42 cm, Length: 100 cm Cond...
MIU MIU Graphite Grey Organza Floral Appliqué Beaded Sheath Dress IT40
By Miu Miu
Located in Brossard, QC
Round neck Sleeveless Sheath, slim fit Hand-made organza flowers with crystal centres Beaded embroidery detailing Raw hem at shoulders and hemline Concealed back zip fastening Fully ...
Naeem Khan Riazee Vintage Sexy Cut Out Metallic Beaded Cocktail Dress
By Naeem Khan
Located in Sparks, NV
Heavily encrusted in thousands of tiny glass seed beads. This dress is 100% silk and is fully lined.
Roberto Cavalli Champagne Sequin Beaded Silk Dress, F/W 2012
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Paris, Paris
Designed by Roberto Cavalli for the Fall/Winter 2012 collection, this cocktail dress embodies the sensual glamour and meticulous craftsmanship that define the Italian designer’s aest...
2000s Roberto Cavalli Cream and Purple Beaded Strapless Mini Cocktail Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An extraordinary circa 2000s Roberto Cavalli cocktail dress, constructed in ivory and rich raspberry - plum silk and lavishly embellished with tonal sequins, beads and embroidery. T...
1990s Pink, Yellow & Brown Silk Chiffon Lined Shredded Dress with Beaded Waist
Located in New York, NY
1990s Pink, Yellow & Brown Silk Chiffon Lined Shredded Dress with Beaded Waist 1990s Pink & Yellow & Brown Silk Chiffon Lined Shredded Dress with Beaded Waist MORPHEW VIN...
Grey-beige see-through beaded tulle lace cocktail dress ROBERTO CAVALLI
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey-beige see-through beaded tulle lace cocktail dress. Fabric composition ( lace & lining) : 100% rayon Transparent glass beads and transparent sequin embroideries Zip closure o...
Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Satin Back Crepe Beaded Cocktail Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe, Chloé
Located in New York, NY
Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Satin Back Crepe Beaded Cocktail Dress. Easy sheath shape with wide open neckline.
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ black beaded fringe embellished flapper silk dress FR34 XS
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Sleeveless. Black Verreglass bead embroidery throughout bodice. Silk skirt. Ribbon trimmed side zip closure.
NEW Missoni Black Crochet Knit Dress with Multicolor Beaded Crystal Trimming 42
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful multicolor MISSONI dress Classic MISSONI signature crochet-knit Empire-line style Pleated skirt Concealed hook and snap fastenings along back Decorative bead-embellis...
MATTHEW WILLIAMSON Circa 2005 Chartreuse Silk Chiffon Beaded Evening Gown, SZ 4
By Matthew Williamson
Located in Richardson, TX
A second pair of decorative straps is densely embellished with smoky glass beads and metallic chain, creating the appearance of jewelry incorporated directly into the gown.
Black crêpe rayon evening dress with gold glass beads embroideries
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black crêpe rayon evening dress with gold glass beads embroideries . Snap and double button placket on the middle back.
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Karl Lagerfeld F/W 1992 Runway Beaded Strapless Sequin Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Done in black wool, the strapless design begins with a curving V neckline bordered by red beads. The front and back of the fitted bodice is embellished with an abstract floral patte...
Valentino Runway Inspired Art Deco Beaded Handkerchief Hem Evening Dress Gown
By Christian Dior, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantasy Valentino evening dress fashioned of midnight blue shower of sequins adorned with beaded red and white accent trim at center bodice dropping down to hemline.
Multicolor printed dress with beaded work and embroidered Emilio Pucci
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Multicolor printed dress with beaded work and embroidered
Fuxia evening gown with beads and sequins embroideries Miralina Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Fuxia evening gown with beads and sequins embroideries. 3 lays of fabric.Drape on the bust and bow.Zip on the left.Split middle front , lenght : 55 cm Fabric composition: polyester a...
HANAE MORI Vintage Silk Hand Beaded One Shoulder Vibrant Cocktail Dress Feather
By Hanae Mori
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Hanae Mori Vintage Pink fuchsia / magenta colors Impeccable hand-beaded silk Carefully crafted, the attention to detail is insane, the scalloped edges, perfectly placed beads, the ma...
Vintage Lillie Rubin Coral Jersey Cocktail Dress with Beaded Shoulders Late 70s
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Some bead loss is present, (see last two images) and there are minor signs of wear to the belt backing.
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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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.